Two soldiers martyred in Waziristan

RAWALPINDI:

One terrorist was killed and two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in an attack on a military post in general area Azam Warsak, South Waziristan district.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations on Monday, terrorists opened fired at a military post. “Own troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists' location,” the military’s media wing said. “Resultantly, 1 x terrorist got killed. Weapon and ammunition was also recovered from the killed terrorist.”

The killed terrorist remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens.

However, during the intense exchange of fire, “Naik Rasheed (age 29 years, resident of Tank) and Sepoy Rasool Badshah (age 22 years, resident of Lower Dir) having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat”.

“Area clearance is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.”