An IED explosion between Afghan border and Ghulam Khan area in North Waziristan Agency today (Monday) killed six soldiers and injured three others, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Monday.

It was the first insurgent attack against Pak Army since the start of an army offensive in North Waziristan Agency a day earlier.

The injured soldiers were shifted to hospital for treatment.

During ongoing offensive ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ to eliminate terrorists from North Waziristan, troops have cordoned off all militant bases, including the town of Mirali and Miranshah. Security has also been beefed up all along Pak-Afghan border to check terrorists fleeing from area.

Pakistan Army has requested the Afghan National Army and Afghan Border Police to seal the border on their side to facilitate elimination of terrorists fleeing across the border. They have also been requested to initiate immediate measures to eliminate TTP terrorists and their sanctuaries in Kunar, Nuristan and other areas of Afghanistan.