A soldier was martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district on Monday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan District.
Pakistan armed forces effectively engaged terrorists’ location and apprehended an injured terrorist. However, during intense exchange of fire, Havildar Muhammad Zahir, 41, resident of District Mardan, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.
The ISPR said sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
“Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added.
