Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Major Hamza Israr and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem, who valiantly fought against khawarji terrorists in North Waziristan and sacrificed their lives for the country’s peace.

In a statement, the Interior Minister said Major Hamza Israr and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem laid down their lives for the sake of the country’s peace, and their bravery is a matter of pride.

He emphasized that the nation salutes the great sacrifices of the martyrs, who have become immortal by sacrificing their lives for the country.

Mohsin Naqvi stated that the nation stands with the families of the martyrs and acknowledged the invaluable sacrifices of the security forces’ officers and jawans in the war against terrorism.

He expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy with the families of Major Hamza Israr and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem. He praised the security forces for eliminating six khawarji terrorists, saying that the nation pays tribute to the security forces for thwarting the nefarious designs of the terrorists. The Interior Minister reiterated that the nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces.