RAWALPIDI(National times)- Two soldiers were martyred when a convoy of the security forces was targeted by terrorists in Bannu while an intelligence based operation was being conducted on reported presence of Indian-sponsored terrorists, including a suicide bomber. A vehicle borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design to target innocent civilians/ Law enforcement personnel in Bannu City, averting major catastrophe, Inter Services Public Relations said in a press release. During the conduct of operation, terrorists locations were located and after intense fire exchange, five militants were eliminated by the security forces. However, in desperation, the terrorists rammed the explosive laden vehicle into one of the vehicles of the leading group. Resultantly, Lt Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, a brave commanding officer renowned for his daring actions, who was leading his troops from the front embraced martyrdom along with Sepoy Karamat Shah. “Khwarij are continuing with their terrorist activities inside Pakistan using Afghan soil, violating the sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan. This clearly indicates that they have no link with Islam,” ISPR said. “The Afghan Taliban Regime has yet again failed to stop the Khwarij from use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities inside Pakistan, that too in the holy month of Ramadan. Pakistan will not exercise any restrain and operations would continue against the perpetrators of this henious and cowardly act for justified retribution against Khwarij irrespective of their location.” Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further reinforce our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs, ISPR concluded.