Two members of the Pakistani army staff, including one major, were martyred in a firearm battle with terrorists in the Mir Ali region in northern Waziristan, said inter-service public relations on Thursday (ISPR ).
The confrontation occurred during an intelligence -based operation carried out by the security forces on the night of January 29 to 30. According to the army media wing, during the operation, the Pakistani troops actually engaged a terrorist hiding place, leading to the death of six activists.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Major Hamza Israr, 29, of Rawalpindi, who directed his troops in the operation, and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem, 26, of Naseerabad. The two men were recognized for their courage and their ultimate sacrifice in the exercise of his functions.
ISPR
After the confrontation, the security forces launched a disinfection operation in the region to eliminate the remaining terrorists.
Following the fire, a disinfection operation is underway to ensure that no other terrorist remains in the region. The authorities have promised to continue their efforts to eliminate the region from any remaining threat.
In response to the attack, President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for eliminating six terrorists and paid tribute to martyr soldiers.
He congratulated their bravery and their patriotism, declaring that the security forces would pursue operations until terrorism is completely eradicated and reaffirms the determination of the country to defend itself against the terrorist elements.
One day ago, the security forces managed to thwart a terrorist attack on a security position in the Gulistan region in the Qila Abdullah du Baloutchan district, on the night of January 27 to January 28.
The terrorists tried to break the perimeter using a vehicle loaded with explosives after their initial assault was postponed, according to a press release from the ISPR.
