One soldier martyred, three injured in terrorist attack on Army check post: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Terrorists attacked a Pakistan Armed Forces check post on Monday, 10 kilometers West of Miranshah, North Waziristan, ISPR reported.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that security troops deployed at the sight effectively engaged the terrorists killing five.

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During the exchange of fire, one soldier embraced martyrdom; while three others were injured.

Havaldar Akbar Hussain Khan was killed in action (KIA) while defending the army check post leaving behind a widow and four kids.

The martyr belongs to the area of Dhir Kot situated in District Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, said ISPR.

A search operation is currently underway to determine facts about the terrorist attack and catch other who may have come alongside the five terrorists who were shot to death.

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