Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 26 Apr 2022, 09:53 pm Print
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Islamabad: Two Pakistani Army soldiers have died during a gunfight with terrorists in Sararogha area of South Waziristan district, media reports said on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), armed terrorists attacked the soldiers in the Sararogha area, prompting immediate retaliation from the troops and an intense exchange of fire ensued, reports Dawn News.
The two deceased soldiers were identified as 26-year-old Lance Naik Umar Ali Khan, a resident of Bannu; and 23-year-old Naik sepoy Muhammad Siraj ud Din, a resident of Dera Ismail Khan.
"Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," the ISPR said in a statement as quoted by Dawn News.
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