Three soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with a group of terrorists who were trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Monday.

According to the military's media wing ISPR, on the night of 18/19 August 2024, the movement of a group of terrorists, who were trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in Bajaur District.

"Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. Resultantly, five khwarij of Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell, while four khwarij got injured." read the statement of ISPR.

However, during the intense exchange of fire, three brave sons of soil; Naik Inayat Khan (age: 36 years, resident of District Khyber), Lance Naik Umer Hayat (age: 35 years, resident of District Mansehra) and Sepoy Waqar Khan (age: 25 years, resident of District Peshawar), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat, it added.

Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. The Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.

Security Forces of Pakistan remain committed to securing its borders and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

10:53:38 AM

President Asif Ali Zardari Monday paid tribute to the Pak army soldiers who embraced martyrdom in Bajaur firefight.

According to a press release from the President's House, the president described the martyrs as the nation’s pride.

He highlighted that the security forces successfully thwarted the terrorists’ infiltration attempt, defeating them decisively, the press release said, adding that the president affirmed that the entire nation salutes the Pakistan Army’s spirit of patriotism and sacrifice.

Also, the Interior minister paid tribute to the martyrs, saying their supreme sacrifices will be remembered forever.