RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers were martyred after an intense exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan’s general area Spinwam on Sunday.
According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations Monday, the troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location following which two terrorists were gunned down and two were apprehended.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists who remained actively involved in terrorist activi-ties against security forces and killing of innocent citizens,” the military’s media wing said.
Martyred soldiers included 25-year-old Sepoy lmran Ullah — a resident of District Bajaur — and 21-year-old Sepoy Afzal Khan, a resident of District Upper Dir. The ISPR added that 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 statement read. –ISPR
