Wazoo's Isham area, according to a statement issued by the military's media wing.The statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) identified the soldier as Sepoy Asmatullah Khan, 28, who was a resident of Mianwali. The statement said he fought "gallantly".
"Sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any murderous Moslems found in the area. Pakistain Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," the ISPR statement said.
On Tuesday, an army major and a soldier were martyred and two bad boyz were potted during an exchange of fire between members of security forces and a group of murderous Moslems in the Birmal area of South Waziristan tribal district.