Wazoo, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday."During conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Own troops effectively engaged terrorists’ location," a brief statement issued by the military's media wing stated.
ISPR further stated that Sepoy Shakeel Shafqat, 21, who was a resident of District Khanewal, embraced martyrdom while fighting gallantly.
It said that the sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any turbans found in the area.
"Security forces of Pakistain are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," the ISPR added.