Five soldiers martyred, 10 militants killed in attack on security posts in Mohmand Agency
PESHAWAR, 06 March: Five soldiers of Pakistan Army were martyred and 10 militants were killed as militants from across the border attempted physical attack on three border security check posts located in Mohmand Agency on Monday night, ISPR said.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), five soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in the exchange of fire with the militants. The clash took place when terrorists from across the border attacked three Pakistani security check posts in the Agency last night.
Effective presence, vigilance and response repulsed terrorists’ attempt, the ISPR said. However, five soldiers embraced martyrdom during exchange of fire.
The martyred troops include Naik Sanaullah, Naik Safdar, Sepoy Altaf, Sepoy Nek Muhammad, and Sepoy Anwar.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated Pakistan Army’s befitting response to the terrorist attack. He said the terrorists are a common enemy and coordinated efforts are required to check free movement of terrorists on the border.