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Pakistan : Army major, sepoy killed by terrorists in North Waziristan anti-terror operation

The personnel identified as Major Hamza Israr, 29, from Rawalpindi, Sepoy Muhammad Naeem, 26, from Naseerabad
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday said that two army personnel, including a major, were killed in exchange of fire with terrorists in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan.

The shootout happened during an intelligence-based operation by the security forces on the night between January 29–30.

“During the conduct of [the] operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij [terrorist] location and resultantly six khwarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR said in the statement.

The killed security personnel, meanwhile, were identified as Major Hamza Israr, 29, a resident of Rawalpindi, a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, the communique added.

Another killed was Sepoy Muhammad Naeem, 26, a resident of Naseerabad, having fought gallantly, and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

In response, a sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the “security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to security forces for killing six Khawarij terrorists.

The president also paid tribute to martyred security officials. He lauded bravery and patriotism of Major Israr and Sepoy Naeem.

“Security forces will continue their operations until terrorists are completely eliminated. Our resolve to eliminate terrorist elements and defend the country will remain unwavering,” he said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the security forces for showing great gallantry in the fight as well as paid homage to the killed Army officials.

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