Soldier martyred, 5 terrorists killed in North Waziristan attack

Soldier martyred, 5 terrorists killed in North Waziristan attack

Peshawar (Web Desk): A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and three others were injured in an attack by terrorists in North Waziristan on Monday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

“Terrorists carried out fire raid on security forces check post, 10 kilometres west of Miranshah in North Waziristan. Troops effectively engaged the terrorists and killed five of them,” the military’s media wing added.

Troops have cordoned off the area and carried out a search operation,” the ISPR added.

According to ISPR, Havaldar Akbar Hussain Khan, 43 embraced martyrdom in the exchange of fire. He is survived by his wife and four children.