Captain Hasnain Akhter of the Pakistan Army, who made the ultimate sacrifice during an intelligence-led mission in Dera Ismail Khan on Thursday, was buried in his hometown of Dolatpur within the Pind Dadan Khan tehsil late Friday. As stated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted militant groups and led to the demise of ten insurgents. The 24-year-old captain displayed extraordinary valor as he bravely took charge at the forefront before meeting his end. In recognition of his heroic deeds and fearlessness demonstrated in earlier missions, ISPR commended the young officer’s service.
Weapons and ammunition caches were seized from the deceased militants, who had been implicated in assaults against both law enforcement personnel and ordinary citizens. High-ranking military officers such as Corps Commander Mangla Lt Gen Nauman Zakaria and Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Omer Ahmed Bokhari, alongside District Police Officer Jhelum Tariq Aziz Sindhu and numerous local residents, participated in the memorial service. An honorary military tribute was rendered at the fallen soldier’s burial site, with floral tributes placed there on behalf of Chief of Army Staff Gen. Syed Asim Munir.
Captain Hasnain’s father, former Havaldar Akhter, addressed journalists during this event, expressing immense pride in his child's ultimate act of dedication: "Having once served in the armed forces myself, seeing my offspring become an officer after being appointed last Ramadan fills me with great honor. It brings us joy knowing God selected him for safeguarding our nation," he remarked before calling upon all present to offer prayers for Pakistan.
Both President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the efficiency displayed through the intelligence-led mission conducted recently within Dera Ismail Khan district. This initiative led to the neutralization of ten extremists. Both leaders acknowledged Captian Husnain Akhtar Shaheed's bravery shown when sacrificing himself dutifully. Offering sincere sympathies towards Captain Husnain’s bereaved kinfolk, these dignitaries lauded not only his heroic actions but also his unwavering loyalty toward his homeland.
The President and Prime Minister restated the country's strong position against terrorism, stressing that security forces will continue their efforts until every threat has been eliminated. They confirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to protecting its citizens and national sovereignty.
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