Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The funeral prayer of Major Hamza Israr Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while valiantly defending the motherland in Mir Ali, was offered today at the Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, the military's media wing said on Thursday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir attended the funeral.
A large number of seniors, including serving and retired military officers, soldiers, and the bereaved family members of the fallen hero also paid their respects.
While honouring the sacrifices of Pakistan's valiant martyrs, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed the nation's unwavering commitment to eradicate terrorism from the country.
He emphasized that such supreme sacrifices strengthen national resolve and reinforce the collective faith in ensuring a peaceful and secure Pakistan for future generations.
“The entire nation stands in steadfast solidarity with the armed forces and law enforcement agencies in their resolute fight against terrorism,” the premier said.
Following the funeral rites, the mortal remains of Shaheed Major Hamza Israr were transported to his native hometown, where he will be laid to rest with full military honours.
Earlier today, the security forces killed six khwarij in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IOB) conducted in general area Mir Ali in Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa’s (KP) North Waziristan District on the night between January 29 and 30, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
As per the ISPR, during the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly six khwarij were sent to hell.
“However, during intense fire exchange, Major Hamza Israr (age: 29 years, resident of District Rawalpindi), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem (age: 26 years, resident of District Naseerabad), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” the statement said.
The military’s media wing said that sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other kharji found in the area.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
