Major, sepoy martyred during operation against terrorists in Miran Shah

Two brave sons of the nations including a Major and a Sepoy were martyred during an intelligence based operation against terrorists in Miran Shah, North Waziristan District, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Friday.

According to the military’s media wing ISPR, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation on the reported presence of terrorists in Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.

During the conduct of the operation, a party of terrorists was spotted and intercepted by Major Amir Aziz, who was leading the operation from the front.

Resultantly one terrorist was sent to hell while another was injured.

However, as a result of the heavy exchange of fire, two brave sons of the nation, Major Amir Aziz (age 29 years, resident of Sargodha District) and Sepoy Muhammad Arif (age 27 years, resident of Sahiwal District) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate the terrorists present in the area.

Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our soldiers further strengthen our resolve.