Five Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in an IED blast in KP’s Kurram district, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred when an improvised explosive device detonated on a security forces vehicle in the Sadda area.
The martyred soldiers were identified as 33-year-old Havildar Aqeel Ahmed from Okara, 30-year-old Lance Naik Muhammad Tafeer from Poonch, 24-year-old Sepoy Anosh Rufun from Attock, 26-year-old Sepoy Muhammad Azam Khan from Haripur, and 29-year-old Sepoy Haroon William from Islamabad. The Army commended these soldiers for making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
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Following the blast, sanitisation operations were launched to eliminate any terrorists in the vicinity. ISPR assured that those responsible for this heinous act would be brought to justice, emphasizing the commitment of Pakistan’s security forces to eradicate terrorism. The sacrifices of these soldiers only strengthen their resolve.
Top officials, including President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, paid tribute to the martyrs, saluting their sacrifice on behalf of the nation. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the attack, honoring the soldiers for their ultimate sacrifice for the country’s future.
