Six soldiers were martyred when terrorists attacked a military compound in the general area Tank, according to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Wednesday.

According to the military’s media wing ISPR, three terrorists attempted to enter a military compound on 30 March 2022.

“Own troops responded in an efficient manner, encircled and killed all three terrorists thereby foiling the attempted entry inside the military compound. However, during an intense exchange of fire, six soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.”

Those who embraced martyrdom include:

■             Subedar Major Sher Muhammad (age 48 years, resident of Naushero Feroz).

■             Naib Subedar Zubaid (age 39 years, resident of Khairpur).

■             Havildar Sohail (age 39 years, resident of Rawalpindi).

■             Lance Naik Ghulam All (age 36 years, resident of Tando Allahyar).

■             Sepoy Maskeen Ali (age 32 years, resident of Khairpur).

■             Sepoy Mir Muhammad (age 37 years, resident of Sukkur).

Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.