PESHAWAR (APP) - Commandant Khyber Rifles, Col Amir Akbar Khan on Monday said Khyber Rifles played matchless role in the war against terror and sacrifices of the troops have globally been acknowledged. Addressing the passing out recruits of Khyber Rifles at Landi Kotal, he said sacrifices of Khyber Rifles officers and jawans during operations Rah-e-Rast in Swat, Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan and Darghlam in Khyber Agency have added another chapter of bravery and gallantly for the defense of the country and would be written in golden words. The troops of paramilitary force have played a significant role in defeating terrorists in Swat and establishing government writ, he added. Referring to Operation Darghlam and Bia Darghlam in Khyber Agency, Col Amir said Khyber Rifles have destroyed the nefarious designs of terrorists and inflicted heavy losses to them. He said Islam is the religion of peace and brotherhood and do not allow suicide attacks and taking lives of innocent people. He congratulated the newly passed out recruits and expressed the hope that they would give every sacrifices for defense of motherland and progress and prosperity of the nation.