Soldier martyred in gun battle with terrorists in South Waziristan

Intense exchange of fire took place between forces and militants in Sararogha area of tribal district, says ISPR

A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in gun battle with terrorists in South Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces effectively engaged the terrorist’s location in general area Sararogha of the tribal district.

“During intense exchange of fire, Havaldar Umer Hayat, 39-years old resident of Lachi, Kohat, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat [martyrdom],” it added.

The military’s media wing said sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR added.

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Last week, two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Hilal Khel area of Bajaur district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the ISPR, the incident took place between the night of November 15 and 16. "During an intense exchange of fire, a terrorist got killed. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist," it said.

The ISPR added that the killed terrorist remained actively involved in terror activities against the security forces.

However, it said, during the intense exchange of fire, 33-year-old resident of Kohat Naik Taj Muhammad and 30-year-old resident of Malakand Lance Naik Imtiaz Khan embraced martyrdom.