A soldier was martyred when terrorists fired at a military post in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District on night between June and June 2, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations.

As per the ISPR statement, Pakistani troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location.

However, during intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Hamid Ali (age 28 years, resident of Sargodha) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

The ISPR said sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers will not go unpunished,” it added.