Pakistan
North Waziristan: Firing at military checkpost leaves soldier martyred
Ghariom, North Waziristan: A soldier embraced martyrdom after some terrorists opened fire at a military checkpost in Ghariom, North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Saturday.
The troops retaliated the fire in the same fashion, the ISPR's release said. Following the incident, security officials launched combing operation to clear the area.
"During the exchange of fire, Sepoy Shahid, age 29 years, resident of Bahawalnagar, embraced shahadat," the military's media wing said.
"The Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve", the ISPR further added.
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