Two soldiers embrace martyrdom in DI Khan suicide attack

RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Friday after a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a security forces’ convoy in Dera Ismail Khan District.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the two brave sons of the soil were identified as Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel (age: 38 years, resident of District Kohat) and Sepoy Tahir Naveed (age: 34 years, resident of District Kohat).

“Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve. Moreover, the perpetrators of this cowardly attack will be brought to justice,” the ISPR said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a military convoy.

The prime minister, in a statement, prayed to Allah Almighty for higher ranks for the martyred soldiers and for patience to the bereaved families to bear the loss with fortitude.

He said Pakistan Army was resolved for the complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism. “Our fight against terrorism will continue until it is eliminated from the country in toto,” he remarked.

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi also slammed the terrorist attack.

In a message, he expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of the two security personnel. The interior minister also paid homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the safety of the nation.

In his message, he said, “Inshallah, the scourge of terrorism will be completely eradicated from the country.”

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also condemned the suicide attack.

He said that our security forces were targeted through a cowardly act of violence.

He said Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel Shaheed and Sepoy Tahir Naveed Shaheed sacrificed their lives for the sake of the motherland.

Bilawal said that the dedication and bravery of martyred soldiers would always be remembered.

He said that the PPP stood with the entire nation in its determination to fight terrorism. He expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies with the bereaved families of the martyrs.