Pakistani peacekeeper martyred in Congo

RAWALPINDI, Oct 01 (NNI): A Pakistani peacekeeper Havildar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty on UN Peace Keeping Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Saturday.
According to ISPR statement, on 30 September 22, six armed assailants from Bunyamalange Armed Group approached Permanent Operation Base (POB) Minibwe, Congo in disguise to surrender their weapons as part of UN initiative.
Havildar Babar Siddique was performing the duties of Guard Commander at entry point for registering proclaimed surrenders.
The leading assailant started discriminate firing on check post resultantly, Havildar Babar received a gunshot on his head. Pakistan Army troops responded immediately. Havildar Babar was evacuated to the nearest Pakistan Army medical Aid Post but he could not survive.
Havildar Babar Siddique was resident of Shakargarh. He was 35 years old and is survived by wife, a son and a daughter. NNI