RAWALPINDI: Six Pakistani soldiers were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in a northwestern region near the border with Afghanistan, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued here.
It was not clear which group was involved in the exchange of fire which also killed four militants, and there was no immediate claim of responsibility.
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“During an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom,” army media wing said, adding that the incident took place in the district of North Waziristan.
Two terrorists were injured in exchange of fire, ISPR said.
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