RAWALPINDI/DIR: Four Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyred in two terror incidents occurred in Dir area of KPK and in Balochistan on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the ISPR, two soldiers embraced martyrdom when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded as personnel of security forces passed by in Barawal area of Dir District.
Resultantly, Sepoy Sajid Ali, age 30 years and resident of Kotli, Azad Kashmir and Sepoy Adnan Mumtaz, age 32 years, resident of Poonch, Azad Kashmir) embraced shahadat (martyrdom).
Following the incident, the security forces launched an operation to clear the area and eliminate any terrorists present in the region.
In another incident, two soldiers embraced martyrdom and another sustained gunshot wounds in an attack on security forces in Balochistan.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the security forces late on Saturday night successfully repulsed the distant fire raid on their post in the Khost town near Harnai district and pursued the escaping terrorists into the nearby mountains.
“As a follow-up, during an encircling effort to cut off fleeing terrorists, a heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and a security forces patrol as well,” the military’s media wing said.
During the skirmish, two army soldiers embraced martyrdom and an officer got injured while causing losses to the terrorists, it added.
“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” according to the ISPR.
The ISPR statement further said that the Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of brave soldiers will not go unpunished.
