Suicide blast in North Waziristan martyrs 3 soldiers, injures 10 civilians

Rawalpindi_According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.

Resultantly, Naib Subedar Sahib Khan (age 41 years, resident of Mianwali), Naik Muhammad Ibrahim (age 40 years, resident of Dera Ismail Khan) and Sepoy Jehangir Khan (age 24 years, resident of Mardan) embraced shahadat, while, three innocent civilians got critically injured.

The suicide bomber intended targeting the security forces’ post, however, timely interception of the suicide bomber on suspicion by on-duty soldiers prevented a major catastrophe.

Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Officials said that prompt action was taken by the security forces, who swiftly transported the martyred and injured individuals to Miranshah Hospital. Concurrently, a search operation has been initiated in the area to apprehend the terrorists responsible for this heinous act.

It is important to highlight that just three days ago, security forces in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out operations against those who threaten peace and stability.

During an intelligence-based operation in the Kalachi area, a fierce confrontation ensued between the security forces and terrorists. As a result of the exchange of fire, three terrorists were killed.