A devastating terrorist attack in North Waziristan resulted in the tragic loss of at least seven brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Saturday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident, detailing the harrowing events that unfolded during the assault.
According to the ISPR statement released today, a group of six terrorists launched an attack on a security forces’ post in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. Despite the initial resistance put up by Pakistani troops, the terrorists managed to breach the post by detonating an explosive-laden vehicle and executing multiple suicide bombing attacks.
The violent assaults led to the collapse of a portion of a building, causing the martyrdom of the soldiers stationed at the post. In a valiant response, a clearance operation led by Lieutenant Colonel Kashif resulted in the elimination of all six terrorists involved in the attack.
Tragically, during the intense exchange of fire, both Lieutenant Colonel Kashif and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives in defense of their country. Among the martyred soldiers were Havildar Sabir from District Khyber, Naik Khurshid from District Lakki Marwat, Sepoy Nasir from District Peshawar, Sepoy Raja from District Kohat, and Sepoy Sajjad from District Abbottabad.
In the aftermath of the attack, a sanitization operation is underway to root out any remaining terrorists in the area, reaffirming the commitment of the security forces to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country. The ISPR press release emphasized that such sacrifices of brave soldiers only serve to strengthen the resolve of the nation in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
This tragic incident follows recent operations in North Waziristan, where security forces successfully neutralized a significant number of terrorists in separate operations. The relentless efforts of the security forces underscore Pakistan’s unwavering determination to combat terrorism and ensure peace and stability in the region.
