ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army officer tragically lost his life in a fierce exchange of fire with terrorists in the Khyber district of Peshawar, as reported by the media wing of the military on Thursday.
According to the press statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Shakhas area of Khyber on the night of July 5 and 6.
While establishing blocking positions to cut off the escape routes of the terrorists, Major Mian Abdullah Shah, who was leading the operation, spotted a group of terrorists.
In the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, Shah, 33, a “courageous son of the nation” and hailing from Kohat, fought valiantly but “embraced martyrdom.”
The ISPR statement further mentioned that three terrorists and their facilitators were detained, and the area is being thoroughly cleared of any remaining terrorists.
The press statement emphasized that the security forces of Pakistan remain resolute in their determination to eradicate the menace of terrorism, and the sacrifices made by our soldiers only strengthen their resolve.
Funeral prayers offeredÂ
Funeral prayers of Major Mian Abdullah Shah, Naib Subedar Sahib khan, Naik Muhammad Ibrahim and Sepoy Jehangir Khan were offered at their native respective towns i.e : Kohat, Mianwali, Dera Ismail Khan and Mardan respectively, today.
Shuhada were laid to rest with full military honours.
Naib Subedar Sahib khan, Naik Muhammad Ibrahim and Sepoy Jehangir Khan embraced shahadat in a Suicide attack near Miran Shah while Major Mian Abdullah Shah embraced shahadat during an operation in Shahkas area of District Khyber.
Serving and retired officers/soldiers, relatives and a large number of people from different segments of society attended the funerals.
Armed Forces of Pakistan stand resolute to eliminate the menace of terrorism at all costs.
These sacrifices reaffirm our resolve and strengthen our faith in fight against terrorism to provide a peaceful Pakistan to our future generations.
