A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred in a gunfight with terrorists in the Sararogha area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

“Own troops effectively engaged the terrorist’s location. During intense exchange of fire, Havaldar Umer Hayat (age 39 years, resident of Lachi, Kohat) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, adding that sanitization of the area was being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

“Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.”