Pakistani soldier injured in S Waziristan cross-border firing
Army troops effectively responded, says ISPR
File photo of an army check post. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Pakistan Army soldier was injured as terrorists from across the border opened fire at a check post in South Waziristan on Sunday evening.
“Terrorists fire from across the border in Mangrotai, South Waziristan Agency. Pakistani soldier injured,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement.
The injured soldier was shifted to a medical facility at Wana.
“Army troops effectively responded to suspected terrorists hideouts on Pak -Afghan border,” the military’s media wing said.
Army mounts new nationwide offensive
Pakistan has been hit by a series of suicide bomb attacks in recent days, claiming more than 100 lives.
In response, Pakistan Army launched a countrywide crackdown, Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. It also closed the Torkham border crossing, accusing Afghanistan of harbouring the militants who carried out the attacks.
“Terrorists fire from across the border in Mangrotai, South Waziristan Agency. Pakistani soldier injured,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement.
The injured soldier was shifted to a medical facility at Wana.
“Army troops effectively responded to suspected terrorists hideouts on Pak -Afghan border,” the military’s media wing said.
Army mounts new nationwide offensive
Pakistan has been hit by a series of suicide bomb attacks in recent days, claiming more than 100 lives.
In response, Pakistan Army launched a countrywide crackdown, Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. It also closed the Torkham border crossing, accusing Afghanistan of harbouring the militants who carried out the attacks.