Soldier martyred in Dera, militants ‘occupy’ abandoned Bannu post

PESHAWAR: A soldier was martyred and 10 terrorists killed during an operation in Kulachi tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan district on Thursday, sources told Dawn.

Although there was no official word from the military, sources said an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces on the reported presence of militants in the Kiri Malang area.

During an exchange of fire, a member of the security forces embraced martyrdom. The operation was still ongoing at the time of going to press.