F.P. Report
RAWALPINDI: Five brave sons of the soil embraced martyrdom on Saturday, including two officers, while valiantly thwarting a terrorist attack on the security forces’ post in North Waziristan District’s Mir Ali area.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, in the early hours of March 16, a group of six terrorists attacked a security forces’ post in general area Mir Ali of North Waziristan District.
As the Army troops foiled the initial attempt at intrusion, the terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, followed by multiple suicide bombing attacks, which led to the collapse of a portion of a building, resulting in the Shahadat, or five brave sons of the soil.
The martyrs were identified as Havildar Sabir (resident of District Khyber), Naik Khurshid (resident of District Lakki Marwat), Sepoy Nasir (resident of District Peshawar), Sepoy Raja (resident of District Kohat), and Sepoy Sajjad (resident of District Abbotabad).
During the ensuing clearance operation, the Army troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Kashif effectively engaged and eliminated all six terrorists. However, during the intense exchange of fire, leading his troops from the front, Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali (age: 39 years, resident of Karachi) and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar (age: 23 years, resident of District Talagang), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (martyrdom).
“Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists present in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, and the sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
The ISPR, in its statement, reaffirmed the commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country saying such sacrifices of brave soldiers further strengthen their resolve.
Meanwhile, the funeral of the seven martyred soldiers who embraced martyrdom while gallantly thwarting the terrorists’ attack on the military post including two officers were held at Bannu Cantt on Saturday.
President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security forces’ post in North Waziristan. In a message, he commiserated with the bereaved families of martyred soldiers and officers of Pak Army. He prayed for eternal peace of the martyred and patience for their families. The President reaffirmed the unflinching national resolve to extirpate the menace of terrorism from the country.
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Kashif and fellow soldiers. Chairman PPP said that the nurseries of terrorism must be destroyed by implementing the National Action Plan in letter and spirit. The killers of the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army are the enemies of the nation and must not be pardoned.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended heartfelt condolences to the families of Lt. Col. Kashif Shaheed and other martyrs. The nation will never forget its brave sons. These enemies must be punished to give justice to the departed souls, the Chairman PPP concluded.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam has condemned attack of terrorists in North Waziristan and expressed grief over the killing of five security personnel including a lieutenant colonel and captain. In a statement issued here Saturday, KP governor offered condolence to family members of security personnel who embraced martyrdom in line of duty. KP governor also prayed for eternal peace of departed souls in eternal abode and granting courage to family members to bear the loss with fortitude. He said that whole nation pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives while defending motherland adding their sacrifice would not go vain and always be remembered.
He said that country and its people stand with security forces in their valiant struggle to foil nefarious designs of miscreants.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Saturday condemned attack on security forces check post in Mir Ali area North Waziristan.
Expressing his grief, the Chief Minister extended condolences to the families of the five personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel and a Captain, who lost their lives in the attack. He empathized with the bereaved families and prayed for the highest ranks for the martyrs and patience for the survivors.
The Chief Minister also conveyed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel. Security forces’ personnel exhibited bravery in confronting the terrorists, sacrificing their lives for the nation, said Ali Amin Gandapur. He hailed the sacrifices made by the security forces, emphasizing the nation’s solidarity with them in the fight against terrorism.
Asserting that such cowardly acts will not deter the morale of the security forces, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring peace and security in the country. Ali Amin Gandapur vowed that the sacrifices of the security forces for the nation’s peace will not go in vain.
