RAWALPINDI: Two Pakistan Army perssonel were martyred as they responded an attempt of terrorist from Afghanistan to cross the fence at Durand Line, said a statement of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
The ISPR stated that Lance Naik Asad of Kurram and Sepoy Asif of Lakki Marwat, were the army personnel embraced martyrdom during the terroist attack from across Afghanistan.
“On night 26-27 October 2021, terrorists from inside Afghanistan attempted to cross the fence along Pak – Afghan Border in district Kurram”, the ISPR statement said, adding that the troops initiated a prompt response and thwarted the attempted illegal crossing by engaging the terrorists.
However, during intense fire exchange, Lance Naik Asad, resident of Kurram, age 24 years and Sepoy Asif, resident of Lakki Marwat, age 21 years were martyred.
Pakistan strongly condemned the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan and expects that interim Afghan Government will not allow such activities against Pakistan, in future.
Pakistan Army is determined to guard Pakistan’s frontiers against the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
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