RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom after an intense exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan district of the KP province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to the ISPR, an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and troops in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan district.
The troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and during the exchange of fire, Sepoy Shahzaib Imtiaz, aged 25 years and a resident of Kotli Sattian, fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom, the military’s media wing said.
The army said that the area clearance is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.