a fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan district

*ISPR*

*Rawalpindi, 9 July 2024*:
On 9 July 2024, a fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan district.

During the fierce engagement, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, as result of which two terrorists were sent to hell.

However, during the intense exchange of fire, leading his troops from the front, Captain Muhammad Osama bin Arshad (age: 24 years, resident of Rawalpindi District), having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

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.