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Lt Col Ali Shoukat among six soldiers martyred in North Waziristan

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RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed by security forces in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

According to the military’s media wing, during the intense exchange of fire, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shoukat fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom along with his five men.

“Lt Col Muhammad Ali Shaukat was leading the operation against the khwarij when he and five soldiers were martyred as a result of intense exchange of fire,” the statement read.

The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Yusaf Ali, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman, and Sepoy Jameel Ahmed.

“Security forces are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism. Sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our determination,” it added.

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