Three soldiers martyred in shootout with terrorists in South Waziristan

RAWALPINDI (Dateline News) – Three soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while gallantly fighting against terrorists during a fire exchange that took place between security forces and terrorists in South Waziristan district on Tuesday.During intense exchange of fire, three brave soldiers; Sepoy Asad Ullah (age 30 years, resident of Mitiari District), Sepoy Muhammad Sufyan (age 28 years, resident of DI Khan District) & Non Combatant Bearer Zain Ali (age 24 years, resident of Bahwalnagar District), having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.“Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the Shahadat of three personnel of security forces who laid down their lives while fighting with terrorists in South Waziristan.The prime minister prayed for the eternal peace of departed souls and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with equanimity, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.The prime minister further said that Sepoy Asadullah, sepoy Muhammad Suffyan and non-combatant bearer Zain Ali embraced martyrdom while setting a precedent of bravery and valour.The entire nation, including him, paid tribute to their sacrifices, he added.He said the nation was unitedly standing along with its armed forces to eliminate the specter of terrorism from the country.The prime minister also reiterated the resolve to continue fight against terrorism till its complete elimination.