Six soldiers martyred, three terrorists killed in exchange of fire in North Waziristan

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Six soldiers were martyred and three terrorists killed in an exchange of fire in general area Dirduni, North Waziristan District.

During the intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom.

Details of martyred soldiers are: Havaldar Saleem Khan (age 36 years, resident of District Tank), Naik Javed lqbal (age 37 years, resident of District Kohat), Sepoy Nazir Khan (age 26 years, resident of District Bannu), Sepoy Hazrat Bilal (age 25 years, resident of District Mardan), Sepoy Syed Rajab Hussain (age 22 years, resident of District Orakzai) and Sepoy Bismillah Jan (age 22 years, resident of District Khyber).

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces are determined to eliminating the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen their resolve.