Terrorist fired from across on a Pakistani Post in Khyber Agency critically injuring soldier performing duty at the border post.
“Today the injured soldier embraced shahadat at CMH Peshawar. COAS acknowledges sacrifice of Sep Waqas for security of our Motherland,” said a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
His funeral prayer was offered at Corps Headquarters Peshawar. Corps Comd Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed Butt, IGFC Maj Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood, Chief Secy KP and large number of officers and soldiers attended the prayer.
Terrorists are resorting to fire from across the border taking advantage of weak border control on Afghanistan side.
There is a requirement to check terrorists’ freedom of movement on Afgan side of the border. (AFP)
