The ISPR reiterates unwavering determination of the security forces to combat terrorism.
Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan IED blast. Two soldiers were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near a convoy of security forces in North Waziristan’s Razmak area on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the martyred soldiers have been identified as 33-year-old Lance Naik Ehsan Badshah from Kirk and 30-year-old Lance Naik Sajid Hussain from Karam.
The ISPR reported that the incident occurred during a clearance operation conducted by the security forces in Razmak. The operation aimed to eliminate the presence of terrorists in the area, ensuring the safety and stability of the region.
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The military’s media wing reiterated the unwavering determination of the security forces to combat terrorism and maintain peace in the region. It highlighted the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers as a testament to the resilience and commitment of the armed forces in safeguarding the nation.
The development comes a day after the security forces gunned down three terrorists in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan and South Waziristan districts.
A 26-year-old soldier — Sepoy Shahzeb, belonging to Rawalpindi — had also embraced martyrdom after an IED exploded in the general area of Gharyoum, North Waziristan.
Pakistan has faced a surge in terrorism in recent months, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant outfits intensifying their actions against security forces.
In response, the state has also launched operations to curb terrorism.
Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), in a report released in October, noted that the security forces lost at least 386 personnel in the first nine months of 2023, marking an eight-year high.
In the third quarter of 2023, some 445 people lost their lives and 440 suffered injuries from as many as 190 terror attacks and counter-terror operations.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were the primary centres of violence, accounting for nearly 94% of all fatalities and 89% of attacks (including incidents of terrorism and security forces operations) recorded during this period.
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