NORTH WAZIRISTAN – Over a dozen soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom when a suicide bomber targeted military convoy in North Waziristan.
According to initial reports, the attacker was affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij, a militant group allegedly backed by Indian intelligence. The assailant attempted to crash a vehicle packed with explosives into the convoy. Despite the efforts of the lead security team to stop the bomber, the vehicle managed to strike one of the military trucks, resulting in a massive blast.
The martyrs have been identified as Subedar Zahid Iqbal (45) from Karak, Havildar Sohrab Khan (39) from Naseerabad, Havildar Mian Yousaf (41) from Buner, Naik Khitab Shah (34) from Lower Dir, Lance Naik Ismail (32) from Naseerabad, Sepoy Rohail (30) from Mirpur Khas, Sepoy Muhammad Ramzan (33) from Dera Ghazi Khan, Sepoy Nawab (30) from Quetta, Sepoy Zubair Ahmed (24) from Naseerabad.
Sepoy Muhammad Sahki (31) from Dera Ghazi Khan, Sepoy Hashim Abbasi (20) from Abbottabad, Sepoy Muddasir Ejaz (25) from Layyah, Sepoy Manzar Ali (23) from Mardan.
After attack, security forces launched a rapid and comprehensive clearance operation in the area. A fierce gunbattle ensued, during which 14 terrorists were eliminated. The operation remains ongoing as authorities work to eliminate any remaining threats in the region.
Military leadership condemned the brutal act and reiterated its stance on foreign involvement in destabilizing Pakistan. A spokesperson for the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “These cowardly actions will never break our spirit. The sacrifices of our martyrs only strengthen our will to defend the nation.”
Pakistan has long accused India of supporting proxy groups operating across the border to fuel unrest, particularly in volatile tribal regions.
The country mourns the loss of its brave soldiers, as citizens express solidarity with the armed forces in their continued efforts to eradicate terrorism and protect national sovereignty.
