A sepoy was martyred when terrorists fired on a military check post in general area Ghariom, North Waziristan District Saturday.
According to an Inter Services Public Relations statement, Pak army troops responded in a befitting manner, however, during the exchange of fire, Sepoy Shahid, age 29 years, resident of Bahawalnagar embraced shahadat.
The ISPR said area clearance is being carried out to eliminate the terrorists.
Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.