ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani soldier was killed in a “terrorist raid” on a military check post in North Waziristan, the military’s media wing confirmed on Monday.
“Terrorists raided Makki Garh Post, Shawal Valley, North Waziristan,” said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement, adding that the “troops effectively repulsed [the] attempt.”
The ISPR also said that five bullet-riddled bodies were discovered from a nullah in Boya area approximately 1.5 kilometers away from Khar Kamar check post, where a security post had come under attack on Sunday.
The identification of the bodies is underway, according to the statement.
Terrorists have previously also attacked military posts and convoys in the area which was once a strong hold of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
Shawal valley and other remote parts of Waziristan witnessed fierce fighting between the Pakistani forces and Taliban militants when an offensive was launched in June 2014 to flush the miscreants out of the area.
Peace largely returned to the region after the successful military operation that restored the state’s writ in the tribal belt.
Pakistani soldier killed in attack on check post in North Waziristan
Pakistani soldier killed in attack on check post in North Waziristan
- Troops effectively repulsed terrorist attack, military says
- Tribal districts witnessed fierce fighting between Pakistani troops and militants in the past
