Tariq Saeed Peshawar
A captain of the Pakistan Army was among the seven soldiers embracing martyrdom in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion in Lakki Marwat district on Sunday.
According to Military officials an improvised explosive device exploded on a vehicle of Security Forces in Lakki Marwat district leaving the vehicle badly damaged.
”The attack targeted a security forces vehicle, which was hit by an improvised explosive device, resulting in the martyrdom of Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas and six other soldiers,” says a communiqué of the Inter-Services Public Relations Sunday.
It says among the martyred heroes, Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, aged 26, hailing from Kasur, stood as a beacon of courage and commitment.
“The sacrifice extends beyond Captain Faraz, encompassing Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir, aged 50, from Skardu, whose 31 years of service exemplified unwavering dedication. He leaves behind a grieving family of a wife, two sons, and five daughters.
Lance Naik Hussain Ali Khan, aged 36, of Ghazar, dedicated 14 years of his life to the service of Pakistan. Similarly, Sepoy Manzoor, aged 27, from Gilgit, served for six years in defense of the nation. He leaves behind a wife and three daughters.
The ISPR said. Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar, aged 34, from Ganche, devoted 13 years of his life to safeguarding the country. He left behind wife, two daughters, and two sons while Sepoy Asadullah, aged 33, from Multan, served for 14 years and left behind a wife and son. Young Sepoy Rashid Mehmood, aged 31, from Rawalpindi, served for 13 years, leaving behind grieving parents and siblings. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists present in the area and perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice, the ISPR said adding the Security forces of Pakistan were determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
