Soldier martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan

A soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district on Saturday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District.

During conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Own troops effectively engaged terrorists’ location. However, during the operation, Sepoy Shakeel Shafqat (age 21 years, resident of District Khanewal), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorist found in the area, the military’s media wing said.

Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”