ISLAMABAD - A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom while protecting a polio team in North Waziristan on Wednesday. The ISPR said that on 31 May 2023, terrorists attempted to disrupt the ongoing polio campaign by firing on the members of a polio team, employed in general area Spinwam, North Waziristan District.
The security forces, deputed to provide protection to the polio team, effectively engaged terrorists, ensuring safety of all members of the team and extricated them unharmed.
However, during the fire exchange between the security forces and the terrorists, Sepoy Saqib Ur Rehman (age 25 years, resident of district Mardan) sacrificed his life in the line of duty.
Sanitization of the area was carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area, according to the ISPR. It further stated that the security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of the brave soldiers further strengthen their resolve.
