Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik who was critically injured in fire exchange of security forces with Khawarij in Tirah Valley embraced martyrdom at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Peshawar. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the 24-year-old Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik hailing from Attock district while leading his troops from the front, fought bravely and sent four Khawarij to hell in Bagh area of Tirah valley on August 09. The officer got critically injured during intense fire exchange and was under treatment at CMH Peshawar, where he succumbed to his injuries and embraced martyrdom. The military’s media wing said, “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.”

Credit: Independent News Pakistan