Two soldiers martyred during firing at Pak-Afghan border

RAWALPINDI: Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred during the intense exchange of fire with terrorists at the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram district.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists from Afghanistan attempted to cross the fence along the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram on the night of 26-27 October 2021. It added that the troops initiated a prompt response and thwarted the attempted illegal crossing by engaging the terrorists.

During the intense exchange of fire, Lance Naik Asad, aged 21, resident of Kurram, and 21-year-old Sepoy Asif, resident of Lakki Marwat embraced martyrdom.

The military’s press wing said Pakistan has strongly condemned the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan and expects that the interim government of Afghanistan will not allow such activities against Pakistan in future. “Pak Army is determined to guard Pakistan’s frontiers against the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added.

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During the fire exchange, 34-year-old Naik Khalil, resident of Kohat, and 21-year-old Sepoy Shakirullah, resident of Lakki Marwat embraced martyrdom, the ISPR added.

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