Soldier martyred in Bannu terrorist attack

ISPR says during intense exchange of fire Sepoy Sarfaraz Ali embraced martyrdom in Jani Khel area


News Desk January 14, 2022
Soldier martyred in Bannu terrorist attack

A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with the terrorists in Jani Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Friday, the military said.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists fired on the military post in Jani Khel area on the night of January 13/14 (Thursday night).

“Army troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location,” read the statement.

“During intense exchange of fire, a soldier, Sepoy Sarfaraz Ali , age 26 years, a resident of Vehari embraced shahadat [martyrdom],” it added.

Also read: Soldier martyred in North Waziristan checkpost attack

Last month, a soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom after terrorists fired at a military checkpost in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district.

According to the ISPR, the army troops initiated a prompt response in the Shewa area of the district, engaging the terrorists' location effectively.

"During intense exchange of fire, Naik Noor Merjan, a 32-year-old resident of Kurram, embraced Shahadat," the statement added.

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