Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan IED blast

Two soldiers were martyred when an improvised explosive device hit a convoy of security forces in North Waziristan, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Wednesday.

According to the statement of the military’s media wing ISPR, an improvised explosive device exploded on a convoy of security forces in the general area Razmak, North Waziristan District.

“Resultantly, two soldiers; Lance Naik Ehsan Badshah (age: 33 years, resident of: District Karak) and Lance Naik Sajid Hussain (age: 30 years, resident of: District Kurram), embraced Shahadat,” the statement added.

The ISPR said the sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists present in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Reporter: Ahmad Mansoor