RAWALPINDI – Five security forces personnel were martyred in Spinwam area of North Waziristan after terrorists targeted their vehicle, said military’s media wing in a statement on Saturday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the martyred troops include four Frontier Corps soldiers and one Levies sub-inspector.
It added that a clearance operation is in progress to eliminate any terrorist found in the area.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Sub Inspector Javed, 38, resident of Spinwam; Havaldar Zahid, 35, resident of Charsadda; Havaldar Ishaq, 37, resident of Kurram; Lance Naik, 27, Wali from Khyber; Lance Naik Abdul Majeed, 28, resident of Kurram.