Six soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced shahadat while gallantly fighting terrorists during an intense exchange of fire in Dirduni area of North Waziristan District.
According to ISPR, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and killed three terrorists while injuring two others.
The martyred soldiers include Havaldar Saleem Khan, Naik Javed lqbal, Sepoy Nazir Khan, Sepoy Hazrat Bilal, Sepoy Syed Rajab Hussain and Sepoy Bismillah Jan.
Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorist 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.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid rich tribute to officials of the Security Forces, who embraced martyrdom in Dirduni area of North Waziristan District.
In a statement today, he prayed for the martyrs and the bereaved families.
The Prime Minister said the entire nation stands with our security forces and pays tribute to martyrs.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan also expressed deep sorrow and regret over the martyrdom of six Jawans in North Waziristan.
In his message of condolence, he prayed to Almighty Allah to elevate ranks of the martyrs and grant patience to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity.
He emphasized that the sacrifices of these brave soldiers would not go waste, and the Pakistan Armed Forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country.
