RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers were martyred during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan on Monday.
According to ISPR, an exchange of fire took place between Pakistani troops and terrorists, resulting in martyrdom of Sepoy Abdullah and Sepoy Muhammad Sohail. A terrorist was also killed during the encounter.
The ISPR said that on night 12/13 November 2023, exchange of fire took place between our troops and terrorists in area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District.
Our troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location resultantly one terrorist was sent to hell. However, during intense fire exchange, Sepoy Abdullah, aged 25, resident of: Mardan; Sepoy Muhammad Sohail, aged. 19, resident of: Tharparkar, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat. Sanitisation of the surrounding areas is being carried out to neutralize 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.
