{
  "id": 8725919,
  "title": "Two officers among six soldiers martyred, eight terrorists killed in Hangu: ISPR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/two-officers-among-six-soldiers-martyred-eight-terrorists-killed-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T16:21:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440378/two-officers-among-six-soldiers-martyred-eight-terrorists-killed-in-hangu-ispr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A firefight erupted in Hangu district, resulting in the deaths of eight terrorists and six security personnel, including two officers. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the clash occurred when security forces came under attack from the Indian-sponsored Fitna Al-Khwarij. The officers, Captain Abuzar Farooq and Lieutenant Sheraz Babar, led their troops from the front during the intense exchange of fire. Four additional soldiers also perished in the violent confrontation. An ongoing sanitization operation is being conducted in the area to eliminate any remaining terrorists. The counter-terrorism campaign, Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee, will continue unabated to combat terrorism sponsored and supported from abroad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the fallen security personnel, lauding their courage in defending the country and seeking solace for their families.",
  "summary": "Eight terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna Al-Khwarij were killed during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in Hangu district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, the firefight took place when a security forces convoy came under engagement by the Khwarij. The troops effectively engaged the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Two officers among 6 martyred, 8 terrorists killed in Hangu fire exchange: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/two-officers-among-6-martyred-8-terrorists-killed-in-hangu-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-20T16:24:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}