RAWALPINDI: At least two soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in the general area Tirah of Khyber District, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
According to the military’s media wing, “own troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location”.
Resultantly, two terrorists were killed and four others were injured, it added.
However, during intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Waqas Ali Shah (age 26 years, resident of District Charsadda) and Sepoy Basit Ali (age 24 years, resident of District Peshawar) having fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom.
Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, the ISPR added.
Security forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the ISPR added.
Last month, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a Pakistan Army soldier was martyred during an exchange of fire with terrorists in the general area of Mir Ali North Waziristan district.
During an intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Irshadullah (age 29 years, resident of District Karak), having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
The ISPR further said, “sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found there.”
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