Soldier martyred in North Waziristan operation
Pakistan
Soldier martyred in North Waziristan operation
RAWALPINDI – A soldier embraced martyrdom on Monday following an exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said ISPR.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that Pakistani troops engaged the terrorists' location effectively, leading to the apprehension of an injured militant.
Havildar Muhammad Zahir (41), resident of Mardan district, valiantly fought in the intense gunfire and tragically embraced martyrdom.
ISPR stated that an ongoing operation is underway in the area to sanitize and eliminate any remaining terrorists.
The resolve to eradicate terrorism remains strong within Pakistan's Security Forces, as emphasized by ISPR, affirming that the sacrifices of brave soldiers only bolster their determination.
In 2023, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) reported 560 incidents of terrorism in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's tribal areas.
