Army soldier martyred, three injured during North Waziristan operation

• During operation, Pakistani soldiers effectively responded and five terrorists were killed during the exchange.

A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and three others were injured during an anti-terror operation conducted by the army in Miranshah, North Waziristan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday, terrorists carried out fire raid on security force’s Check Post, 10 kilometers West of Miranshah, North Waziristan.

The attack was effectively responded by the Pakistani soldiers and five terrorists were killed."During exchange of fire, one soldier embraced shahadat; while 3 soldiers got injured. Troops cordoned the area and carried out search operation," the ISPR said.

According to the military’s media wing, Havaldar Akbar Hussain Khan, 43, was a resident of Tehsil Dir Kot. The soldier is survived by his wife and four children.