RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of five soldiers who were martyred during operations against terrorists in Khyber district were offered at Peshawar Garrison.
Sepoy Taimur Shaheed, Sepoy Nadir Sagir Shaheed, Sepoy Mohammad Aseazin Shaheed, Lance Naik Syed Danish Afkar Shaheed and Naik Ashfaq Tapi Shaheed were martyred during a heavy firefight with terrorists in the general area of Bagh.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and a large number of military and civilian officials were present.
Later, the COAS visited CMH Peshawar to inquire about the condition of the troops injured during the operation. He appreciated their high morals and affirmed the Nation’s determination to fight terrorism with full force and enthusiasm.
The martyred soldier will be buried with full military honors in his hometown.
Earlier, the COAS was received by the Peshawar Corps.
