RAWALPINDI (NNI): The funeral prayer of the six Pakistan Army personnel, who embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with the terrorists in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan, was offered at Peshawar Garrison on Saturday.
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, along with senior serving Army and civil officials, and relatives of the martyrs attended the prayer.
Following the prayers, the bodies of the martyrs were sent to their native areas, where they will be laid to rest with full military honours.
The martyrs included, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat, Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Yusuf Ali and Sepoy Jameel Ahmad.
The sacrifices made by these soldiers reinforce the nation’s resolve and determination in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces for killing six Khawarij terrorists in a successful operation in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan.
The prime minister paid tribute to Lt Colonel Muhammad Shaukat, Lance Naik Muhammad Ullah, Lance Naik Akhtar Zaman, Lance Naik Shahid Ullah, Lance Naik Yousaf, and Sepoy Jameel Ahmed, who embraced martyrdom while bravely confronting the terrorists.
In a statement, the prime minister prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks in Jannah and expressed condolences to their families. The entire nation salutes the martyrs, the prime minister added. He said the Pakistan Army had made unparalleled sacrifices in the war against terrorism. He said the entire nation pays tribute to the martyrs.
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the determination to eradicate terrorism in all its forms.
Likewise, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid heartfelt tributes to 43-year-old Lt-Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat, who belonged to Faisalabad, and five soldiers who were martyred while bravely confronting the terrorist group Khwarij in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan on Saturday.
In a statement, Naqvi honoured their courage and sacrifice, commending them for laying down their lives in defence of the nation. “Martyr Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat and five soldiers sacrificed their lives for the secure future of the nation,” Naqvi remarked, acknowledging their ultimate sacrifice in the face of adversity.
The soldiers were engaged in a fierce battle with Khawarij militants, known for their brutal tactics when they were martyred.
Naqvi emphasized that the entire nation stands indebted to these heroes. “The nation will always remember the great sacrifices of Martyr Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat and other martyrs,” he said, ensuring their legacy will remain etched in the hearts of the Pakistani people. NNI
