Two soldiers martyred in gun battle with terrorists in North Waziristan

Rawalpindi, _Fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in North Waziristan District.

Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and two terrorists were sent to hell, while injuring another two. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

However, during intense exchange of fire, Naik Zaheer Abbas (age 38 years, resident of Khushab District) and Lance Naik Mairaj Ud Din (age 23 years, Resident of Dera Ismail Khan District) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.

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