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North Waziristan: Soldier martyred during exchange of fire with terrorists
Security forces have launched anitisation of the area
North Waziristan: A soldier of the armed forces of Pakistan embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Wednesday.
"Sepoy Waheed Khan, 23, resident of Nowshera having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat," a brief statement issued by the military's media wing read.
The ISPR further stated that the sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate the threat of possible terrorists.