Army lieutenant succumbs to wounds, embraces martyrdom

RAWALPINDI:

Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik, a resident of district Attock in Punjab, embraced martyrdom at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Peshawar, Inter-Services Public Relations reported on Monday.

A fire exchange took place between security forces and Khawarij at three different locations in Tirah Valley of Khyber District earlier on Friday. At one of the locations in Bagh, Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik, leading his troops from the front, fought bravely and sent four Khawarij to hell.

However, during an intense fire exchange, the officer got critically injured and was under treatment at CMH Peshawar. He embraced martyrdom today.

Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave officers and soldiers further strengthen our resolve.