North Waziristan: Soldier martyred during exchange of fire with terrorists

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.