INP
RAWALPINDI
Five soldiers were martyred and ten terrorists killed on Sunday night when terrorists from across the border attempted physical attack on three Pakistan Border Posts in Mohmand Agency. According to ISPR, effective presence, vigilance and response from the Pakistan army troops repulsed terrorists attempt. In exchange of fire 5 soldiers embraced Shahadat. Over 10 terrorists reported killed.
Pakistani army personnel who embraced martyrdom were: NkSanaullah; NkSafdar; SepoyAltaf; Sepoy Nek Muhammad and Sepoy Anwar. Army Chief General QamarJavedBajwa has lauded the effective response and effort by the security forces to thwart the terrorists.
He emphasized need for required physical presence on Afghan side of the border for matching and effective border security. He said terrorists are common threat and must be denied freedom of movement/action along the border.
He also expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and praised the sacrifices of the soldiers for their homeland.
