A captain of Pakistan Army’s patrolling party has embraced martyrdom when they came under terrorist fire yesternight, ISPR said in a press release.

According to details, on the intelligence of terrorists’ presence in Shakai, South Waziristan, Security Forces were conducting night patrolling to check terrorists move in the area.

During one such late-night patrol yesterday in Shakai, South Waziristan, terrorists fired on the patrolling party. During the exchange of fire, Captain Abdullah Zafar who was leading his troops embraced martyrdom.

Captain Abdullah was 25 years old and was a resident of Lachi, Kohat.

The Security Forces have cordoned off the area for a clearance operation.