A security personnel was martyred and seven others injured when militants launched an armed assault on a military post in the Upper Kurram district near the Pak-Afghan border, security sources confirmed on Thursday.
According to details, the attack targeted the Hussain Mela post of Unit 155 Wing, located in the mountainous region of Shalozan near Hussain Qala. Militants opened fire on the checkpoint, prompting an immediate response from the stationed forces.
Lance Naik Saleem embraced martyrdom during the exchange, while the injured include:
Havaldar Mawali Khan
Havaldar Jihad Hussain (Turi)
Naik Yousaf
Lance Naik Syed Ayub
Abrar (Signal unit)
Sepoy Usman
Naib Subedar Javed Hussain (Turi)
Following the attack, the wounded personnel were airlifted via military helicopter to a nearby army hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.
Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the assailants. Further developments are awaited as the operation continues in the rugged terrain.
