Pakistan: Two Army soldiers martyred as terrorists attack check post in North Waziristan
Islamabad: At least two Pakistani soldiers died during an attack carried out by terrorists at a check post in North Waziristan on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement as quoted by ARY News, “On 23 May, terrorists carried out a fire raid on a military post in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. Troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location.”
During an intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Zahoor Khan (age 20 yrs, resident of Lower Dir) and Sep Rahim Gul (age 23 yrs, resident of Abbottabad) having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom, ARY News reported.
Security forces carried out a clearance operation following the attack.
Special tag: Pakistan Terrorism
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