Five security officials Saturday embraced martyrdom when terrorists targeted a security forces vehicle in Spinwam area of North Waziristan, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations. 

Those who martyred include four Frontier Corps soldiers and one Levies sub-inspector.

FC’s Havaldar Zahid, resident of Charsadda, age 35 years, Lance Naik Wali, resident of Khyber, age 28 years and Lance Naik Abdul Majeed, resident of Kurram, age 28 years were among martyred

Levies sub-inspector Javed, resident of Spinwam, age 38 years also embraced martyrdom during the incident.  

According to the ISPR, a clearance operation is in progress to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.