NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A soldier embraced martyrdom during an exchange of gunfire with terrorists, the Pakistan Army’s media wing said on Monday. “Security Forces spotted move[ment] of terrorists in Dargai, 8 kms North West of Dattakhel, Northwazirstan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, adding that as its quick reaction force cordoned the area, terrorists opened fire to flee. “Two terrorsists were killed during exchange of fire,” it added.

The ISPR identified the martyred soldier as Naik Adil Shahzad, 32, who was a resident of Kareri village, Manshera. “He is survived by wife and a son,” it added.