10 terrorists killed in a gun battle in Mohmand Agency

Five soldiers were martyred while foiling a terrorism bid on three border checkpoints in Mohmand Agency on Sunday night, according to a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations. At least 10 terrorists were also killed in the shoot-out between army personnel and terrorists.

“Terrorists must be denied freedom of movement along the border,” Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa was quoted as saying in the statement. He lauded the immediate response of the personnel. However, he also expressed grief over the loss of precious lives.
The martyred soldiers include, Sanaullah, Safdar, Altaf, Nek Muhammad and Anwar.
On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the attack on security check posts in Mohmand Agency. He expressed grief with families of the bereaved soldiers.
However, he added, Pakistan Army soldiers showed bravery by killing 10 terrorists.
Mohmand, one of the agencies of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, has been a hotbed of violence during the war on terror.
Last month, at least five people, including three security forces personnel were martyred, while many others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself at the main gate of Mohmand Agency headquarters, Ghallanai.
According to ISPR, two suicide bombers were on a motorbike – one had blown himself up while the other was killed by firing of security forces.
A school teacher and a passerby were also killed in the suicide attack.
The main gate of the headquarters, as well as shops in the area, was closed after the attack.
On the same day, another suicide attacker struck in Mosal Kor area of the Mohmand Agency.
The attacker detonated the explosive device attached to him when security force personnel tried to apprehend him. The suicide attacker was trying to enter the office of the political agent.