Pakistan Army soldier martyred in a terrorist attack on military checkpost

Pakistan Army soldier martyred in a terrorist attack on military checkpost

RAWALPINDI – Terrorist on late Tuesday attacked a military checkpoint inKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Thall, resulting in the martyrdom of a soldier, themilitary media wing said Wednesday.

A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SepoyWaqas, 26, a resident of Mansehra embraced martyrdom during the exchange offire with terrorists in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Army troops also initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged theterrorists. Later, an area clearance operation was carried out to eliminatethe terrorists.