Three Army soldiers embraced Shahadat meanwhile three terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in the general area of Miranshah, North Waziristan District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday.
The military’s media wing stated that the soldiers fought gallantly but three of them were martyred in the intense exchange of fire that took place on the night between 9th and 10th June (Friday and Saturday).
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“Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly three terrorists were sent to hell, while four terrorists were injured. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists,” a statement released by the ISPR read.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Subedar Asghar Ali, 40, Sepoy Naseem Khan, 26, and Sepoy Muhammad Zaman, 22.
The ISPR further stated that a sanitisation operation was being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“Armed forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it reiterated.
Last week, Two Soldiers from Pakistan Army embraced Shahadat after terrorists across the Iran border targeted a security forces’ post in the district Kech of Balochistan.
According to the Pak Army media wing ISPR, that a group of terrorists targeted the security forces’ post, but they were pushed back as the deployed troops were alert.
A heavy exchange of fire ensued as the soldiers responded gallantly, using all the available weapons.
“During the intense fire exchange, two brave soldiers, Sepoy Hasnain Ishtiaq, 34, and Sepoy Inayat Ullah, 27, embraced Shahadat while fighting bravely with the terrorists,” the statement read.
The ISPR said that the security forces have launched an immediate sanitisation operation in the area and are in communication with Iranian authorities across as well to deny terrorists any opportunity to escape.
“Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace and stability all along the borders in Balochistan,” ISPR added.
