One martyred after terrorists from Afghanistan fire at military checkpoint in Mohmand: ISPR

• ISPR says terrorists from Afghanistan opened fire at a military checkpoint in Mohmand
• One soldier was shot during fire exchange after which he succumbed to his wounds and embraced martyrdom
• Pakistani troops gave a befitting response to the attack

MOHMAND: One Pakistani soldier embraced martyrdom on Wednesday after terrorists from Afghanistan resorted to firing across the international border, targeting a military checkpoint in Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

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According to the statement, Pakistani troops promptly responded to the attack.

During an intense exchange of fire between the terrorists from Afghanistan and the Pakistani forces, a soldier from the Frontier Corps, identified as Sepoy Fazal Wahid, was shot.

The 25-year-old soldier, who was a resident of Shangla, Swat, succumbed to his injuries and embraced martyrdom.

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