13 martyred as Fitna al Khwarij target security forces convoy in North Waziristan: ISPR 

At least thirteen army constables were martyred as Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij target Security Forces convoy in North Waziristan on Saturday, however in sanitization operation security forces sent fourteen khwarij to hell, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel. 

According to an ISPR press release, in a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a Security Forces convoy was targeted today in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. 

A vehicle borne suicide bomber attempted to explode himself on a security forces convoy, who was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design. However, in their desperation, an explosive laden vehicle was rammed by the Indian sponsored Kharjis into one of the vehicles of the leading group. 

Resultantly, thirteen brave sons of soil, embraced Shahadat. In this tragic and barbaric incident, three innocent civilians including two children and a woman also got severely injured. 

Shuhada include Subedar Zahid Iqbal (age: 45 years, resident of District Karak), Havildar Sohrab Khan (age: 39 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Havildar Mian Yousaf (age: 41 years, resident of District Buner), Naik Khitab Shah (age: 34 years, resident of District Lower Dir), Lance Naik Ismail (age: 32 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Sepoy Rohail (age: 30 years, resident of District Mirpur Khas), Sepoy Muhammad Ramzan (age: 33 years, resident of Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Nawab (age: 30 years, resident of District Quetta), Sepoy Zubair Ahmed (age: 24 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Sepoy Muhammad Sahki (age: 31 years, resident of District Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Hashim Abbasi (age: 20 years, resident of District Abbotabad), Sepoy Muddasir Ejaz (age: 25 years, resident of District Layyah), Sepoy Manzar Ali (age: 23 years, resident of District Mardan). 

In the ensuing sanitization operations, khwarij were pursued and after intense fire exchange, fourteen khwarij have been sent to hell by the security forces. The operations in the area would continue and perpetrators of this henious and cowardly act will be brought to justice.

The security forces of Pakistan in step with nation remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further reinforce our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs. 

 President, PM, Interior Minister pay tribute to security personnel for embracing martyrdom

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to Pakistan Army’s soldiers who embraced martyrdom during terrorists attack on security forces convoy in Mir Ali in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. 

The entire nation is thankful to the martyrs for sacrificing their lives in defence of their motherland, the president said in a statement issued by the President House Press Wing. He also lauded the security forces for killing three terrorists during the operation. 

PM Shehbaz Sharif in a statement said that the sacrifices of the soldiers of Pakistan Army in war against terrorism will never go in vain. He expressed the determination to completely eliminate all forms of terrorism from the country. The president and the prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the ranks of the martyrs in Jannah and grant courage to the bereaved families to bear the loss with equanimity. 

Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has lauded security forces for foiling terrorist design in KP. 

Interior Minister also lauded the sacrifices of military soldiers who were leading troops from the front. Syed Mohsin Naqvi prayed for the departed soul and expressed condolences with the martyred heroes families.