RAWALPINDI: An army officer and five soldiers have been martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan’s Spinwam area, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exchange of fire between the two sides occurred on the night between October 4-5, during which “six Khwarij” were also killed.
According to the ISPR, “On night 4/5 October 2024, fire exchange took place between the Security Forces and Khwarij in general area Spinwam, North Waziristan District. Resultantly, six Khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops,”.
The ISPR said, “However, during the intense fire exchange, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shoukat (Age: 43 years, resident of: District Faisalabad), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and embraced shahadat along with his five men,”. Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shoukat left behind his wife, and three kids.
“The five brave soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah (age: 31 Years, resident of District Khyber), Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman (age: 30 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat), Lance Naik Shahid Ullah (age:29 years, resident of District Tank) and Lance Naik Yusaf Ali (age:31 years, resident of District Orkazai), Sepoy Jameel Ahmed (age:26 years, resident of District Swat),” the ISPR maintained.
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Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, who dedicated 13 years to defending the motherland, left behind his wife. Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman who dedicated 10 years to defending Pakistan, left behind his wife. Lance Naik Shahid Ullah served seven years to defend the nation, left behind his wife. 31 years old Lance Naik Yusaf Ali, who dedicated 11 years to defending the motherland, left behind his wife. 26 years old Sepoy Jameel Ahmed who dedicated 5 years to defending the nation, left behind his wife.
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
