Soldier martyred in crossfire with terrorists in North Waziristan

Rawalpindi: A soldier of the armed forces of Pakistan embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Data Khel area of North Waziristan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday.

According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the fire exchange between Army troops and the terrorists took place in the general area Datta Khel area of North Waziristan District.

Army troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the location of the terrorists.

The ISPR statement, however, said during the intense exchange of fire 25-year-old Sepoy Shahzaib Imtiaz, resident of Kotli Sattian, having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat (martyrdom).

An area clearance is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the region, the ISPR statement concluded.