The military’s media affairs wing stated on Friday that Four soldiers were martyred after the terrorist’s opened fire on a security forces post in Makeen, South Waziristan, late Thursday night.
Moreover, Troops responded swiftly and killed four terrorists. “During the exchange of fire, four soldiers embraced shahadat,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated. The statement added the martyred officials were identified as Lance Naik Imran Ali, Sepoy Atif Jahangir, Sepoy Aneesur Rehman and Sepoy Aziz. Hence, Area Sanction is in process according to ISPR.
Furthermore, Grief was expressed over the martyrdom of army personnels by President Dr Arif Alvi. He furthermore urged to stop terrorists attacks while sympathising with the bereaved families and prayed for their strength so they can bear the loss with fortitude.
Four terrorists were killed during a gun-fight with security forces in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan tribal district. Security forces observed occupancy of terrorists in a compound in Mir Ali. According to ISPR as soon as the troops insulated the area, terrorists opened fire, four were martyred earlier this month.
These terrorists were involved in kidnapping for ransom, extortion, raids on security forces and IED explosions ISPR stated.
In accordance to ISPR, During the conduct of the operation, Naib Subedar Amin Ullah, 42, a resident of Chitral, and sepoy Sher Zamin, 24, a resident of Landi Kotal, embraced martyrdom during Terrorists Attack. Four other soldiers were injured.