In South Waziristan’s Makin district, an attack by insurgents on a security forces checkpost resulted in the martyrdom of 16 personnel, while eight insurgents were killed in retaliation.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the night of December 20-21, a group of insurgents attempted to attack a security checkpoint. The forces effectively thwarted the attempt and neutralized eight insurgents. However, 16 brave soldiers of Pakistan embraced martyrdom during the intense exchange of fire.
The ISPR stated that the perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice. Pakistan’s security forces remain committed to eradicating terrorism, and these sacrifices strengthen their resolve to ensure the country’s safety.
Details of Martyred Personnel:
- Lance Naik Liaqat Ali (30 years), District Kurram, 11 years of service.
- Lance Naik Muhammad Ishaq (31 years), District Karak, 9 years of service.
- Havaldar Ayub Khan (38 years), District Attock, 15 years of service.
- Havaldar Umar Hayat (40 years), District Kohat, 17 years of service.
- Sepoy Mehboob Rehman (26 years), District Tank, 8 years of service.
- Havaldar Muhammad Hayat (37 years), District Bannu, 17 years of service.
- Lance Naik Sher Muhammad (26 years), District Malakand, 7 years of service.
- Sepoy Ehsan-ul-Haq (22 years), District Lower Dir, 4 years of service.
- Sepoy Junaid (25 years), District Khyber, 3 years of service.
- Lance Naik Hamid Ali (29 years), District Swabi, 8 years of service.
- Sepoy Kaleem Ullah (26 years), District Lakki Marwat, 3 years of service.
- Havaldar Tahir Mehmood (41 years), District Kohat, 18 years of service.
- Lance Naik Masoor Shaheen (29 years), District Kohat, 7 years of service.
- Sepoy Faiz Muhammad (22 years), District Mansehra, 4 years of service.
- Sepoy Tayyab Ali (23 years), District Haripur, 1 year of service.
- Sepoy Junaid (26 years), District Shangla, 4 years of service
