QUETTA/ISLAMABAD: An attack took place in the Balor area of Hoshab district in Balochistan where terrorists attempted to ambush a combat patrol of security forces. ISPR reported that two security personnel, including a major, lost their lives in the tragic attack.
As per the ISPR’s statement, an operation was launched on the basis of reliable intelligence indicating the movement of the terrorist groups. According to the media wing of the military, the involved terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces and civilians, as well as the planting of explosive devices in the region.
“While [the] establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, a group of terrorists ambushed a patrolling vehicle of security officials and opened fire onto security forces.”
The ISPR reported that the exchange of heavy fire led to the martyrdom of two security personnel including Major Saqib Hussain and Naik Baqir Ali, while other soldiers sustained injuries.
“Security Forces remain determined to thwart such attempts at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan,” the military’s media wing said.
Besides this, four unidentified attackers targeted a checkpost in Balochistan’s Sherani District, leading to the martyrdom of four law enforcers. Police officials reported that the gunmen opened fire on the check post that led to the tragedy. They further reported that one of the attackers was shot dead in retaliation.
