Three soldiers martyred in multiple terror attacks in Lakki Marwat

RAWALPINDI: Three soldiers were martyred while seven terrorists were killed as Security Forces came under multiple terror attacks in Lakki Marwat District, according to a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to the military’s media wing ISPR, on the night of 27/28 Apr 23, Security Forces, while fighting gallantly, repulsed three attacks by terrorists on different locations within a span of a short time in Lakki Marwat District.

A motorcycle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself near the security forces post in Lakki Marwat followed by a fierce fire exchange between own troops and terrorists. Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which four terrorists were sent to hell.

In two other encounters with terrorists in the general area Amir Kalam and Tajbi Khel, District Lakki Marwat, three more terrorists, including terrorist commander Musa Khan, were eliminated. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the seven killed terrorists.

However, during an intense exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Taj Mir (age 40 years, resident of District Nowshera), Havaldar Zakir Ahmed (age 38 years, resident of District Abbottabad) and Sepoy Abid Hussain (age 29 years, resident of District DI Khan) having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.

Sanitization of the areas is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.