Five soldiers embraced martyrdom when terrorists from across the Pak-Afghan border opened fire on Pakistan Army troops in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.
Martyred soldiers were identified as 34-year-old Lance Naik Ajab Noor, 22-year-old Sepoy Ziaullah Khan, 23-year-old Sepoy Naheed Iqbal, 18-year-old Sepoy Sameerullah Khan, and 27-year-old Sepoy Sajid Ali.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pak Army retaliated strongly and inflicted heavy casualties upon terrorists.
“Pakistan strongly condemns the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan and expects that the interim Afghan Government will not allow such activities against Pakistan in future,” the statement added.
Interior minister condemns attack
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has strongly condemned the cross-border attack on security forces in Kurram district.
In a statement on Sunday, he expressed sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of security personnel in the attack and asked the Taliban government to stop such terrorist activities as per its promise.
Paying rich tribute to martyrs, he said their sacrifices will not go in vain.