RAWALPINDI: A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Saturday after succumbing to injuries received during a landslide clearance operation in Chilas while two other soldiers were critically injured.

A landslide near Gonar Farm in Chilas had blocked Karakoram Highway for traffic on April 4, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In order to help the traffic and people stranded there, a three-member detachment of Frontier Works Organisation headed by Naib Subedar reached the site and started the clearance work.

During the process, another landslide was triggered that critically injured the detachment. Later, Naib Subedar Khalid succumbed to his injuries and embraced shahadat. Sepoy Waseem and Lance Naik Azmat are recovering from serious injuries, it added.

“The nation is grateful for their service and dedication to assist people. Pakistan Army remains committed to serving the nation against all adversities,” the ISPR said.

Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2024

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