Two soldiers martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in Awaran

Two terrorists were also killed during the shootout in Khoro area, says ISPR

Two soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Sunday during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Khoro area of Balochistan’s district Awaran, the military said.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and resultantly two terrorists were also killed while two others sustained injuries.

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However, during intense exchange of fire, 37-year-old resident of district Okara Naib Subedar Asif Irfan and 22-year-old resident of district Sargodha Sepoy Irfan Ali having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom.

The statement said that sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

Security Forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the statement further said.