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6 soldiers including Lt Col martyred in North Waziristan gun battle with terrorists: ISPR
An exchange of fire between the two sides took place on the night between October 4-5 during which "six Khwarij" were also killed
Rawalpindi: A lieutenant colonel was among six soldiers who embraced martyrdom during a gun battle with terrorists in North Waziristan's Spinwam area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
In a statement, the military's media wing said that the exchange of fire between the two sides took place on the night between October 4-5, during which "six Khwarij" were also killed.
"Lt Col Muhammad Ali Shaukat was leading the operation against the khwarij when he and five soldiers were martyred as a result of intense exchange of fire," the ISPR stated.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Yusaf Ali, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman and Sepoy Jameel Ahmed.
"Security forces are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism. Sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our determination," the military's media wing added.
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