SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A sepoy was martyred during a gunfight with terrorists in South Waziristan tribal district on Sunday, the military’s media affairs wing said.
Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Senai Narai area of South Waziristan tribal district on the reported presence of terrorists, said the Inter-Services Public Relations.
During an intense exchange of fire with the terrorists, Sepoy Junaid embraced martyrdom. The 20-year-old soldier was a resident of Balakot in Mansehra district.
Cordon and search operation was in progress to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.
Meanwhile, two security personnel were injured when a landmine planted on the road went off in the Barwand area, police said.
Security personnel were clearing the route during a patrol when the blast occurred.
Published in Dawn, July 19th, 2021
