A soldier was martyred Saturday when a military post came under terrorist attack in Shewa area of North Waziristan district.
According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations, terrorists fired at a military post in Shewa, North Waziristan District.
Army troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists' location.
During intense exchange of fire, Naik Noor Merjan embraced Shahadat.
The 32-year-old Naik Noor Merjan was a resident of Kurram.
The statement stated that the clearance of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.