Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has paid homage to the four security personnel who were martyred in a firing exchange with the khwarij in South Waziristan.

In a statement on Wednesday, he expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. The Interior Minister said that Havaldar Nisar Hussain, Naik Rashid Gul, Naik Irfan Ullah Khan, and Sepoy Usman achieved the highest rank of martyrdom.

He said the brave sons of the soil sent six kharjis to hell with bravery. He said the security personnel who foiled the evil designs of terrorists are our heroes.

The Interior Minister said the sacrifices of the security personnel who laid down their precious lives for the peace of the beloved country on Independence Day will never be forgotten.