A Pakistan Army captain embraced martyrdom and 10 khwarij were killed during an IBO in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
“On 20 March 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan District on the reported presence of Khwarij”, the ISPR said.
“During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij and resultantly all ten khwarij were killed”.
However, during the intense fire exchange, 24-year-old Captain Hasnain Akhtar, from District Jhelum, embraced martyrdom while fearlessly leading his troops from the front, ISPR further stated.
The military’s media wing said that Captain Husnain was a brave officer & was renowned for his courage, bold & daring actions during previous operations.
