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Soldier embraces martyrdom in exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan
An army major and a soldier were martyred and two terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in South Waziristan on Tuesday
North Waziristan: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire between troops and terrorists in North Waziristan's Isham area, the Inter-Services Punjab Relations (ISPR) said Wednesday.
Accoridng to the statement issued by the military's media wing, the soldier -- who faced martyrdom -- was Sepoy Asmatullah Khan, 28, of Mianwali. The statement said he fought "gallantly".
"Sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," the ISPR statement said.
On Tuesday, an army major and a soldier were martyred and two terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between members of security forces and a group of terrorists in the Birmal area of South Waziristan.
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