Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Three soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred during three separate encounters with terrorists in different parts of Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on the night of 27-28 April, security forces while fighting gallantly repulsed three attacks by terrorists on different locations within a span of a short time in Lakki Marwat district.
A Motorcycle borne Suicide bomber exploded himself near security forces post in Lakki Marwat followed by a fierce fire exchange between own troops and terrorists.
"Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which 4 terrorists were sent to hell," the statement said.
In two other encounters with terrorists in general area Amir Kalam and Tajbi Khel, District Lakki Marwat, 3 more terrorists, including terrorist commander Musa Khan, were eliminated. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the seven killed terrorists.
"However, during intense exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Taj Mir (age 40 years, resident of District Nowshera), Havaldar Zakir Ahmed (age 38 years, resident of District Abbottabad) and Sepoy Abid Hussain (age 29 years, resident of District DI Khan) having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat (martyrdom), the military's media wing said.
The statement added that sanitization of the areas is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
"Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," the ISPR statement said.
