RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers, Naib Subedar Hazrat Gul and Sepoy Nazir Ullah Mehsud, lost their lives in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Bara tehsil of Khyber tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, ISPR said in a press release.
Naib Subedar Hazrat Gul, 37, hailed from Lower Dir, while Sepoy Nazir Ullah Mehsud, 34, belonged to South Waziristan.
The security forces have launched a sanitization operation in the area to eliminate any terrorists who have been involved in the attack, ISPR said.
Pakistan Army determined to eliminate terrorism: ISPR
Pakistan’s security forces have been resolute in their determination to eradicate the menace of terrorism, and the sacrifices made by soldiers like Naib Subedar Hazrat Gul and Sepoy Nazir Ullah Mehsud only strengthen their resolve.
The entire nation mourns the loss of these brave soldiers and stands in solidarity with their families in this difficult time.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges that Pakistan’s security forces face in their fight against terrorism. However, they remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of the country and its citizens.
