RAWALPINDI: Security forces and law enforcement agencies thwarted the evil design of terrorists involved in numerous heinous activities in Balochistan and killed 21 terrorists during clearance operation while 14 security forces and law enforcement personnel embraced martyrdom.
According to ISPR, terrorists attempted to conduct numerous heinous activities in Balochistan on August 25, and 26 on behest of inimical and hostile forces to disrupt the peaceful environment and development of Balochistan.
ISPR said that terrorists targeted innocent civilians especially in Musa Khel, Kalat and Lasbela districts resultantly numerous innocent civilian embraced martyrdom. It is pertinent to mention that in Musa Khel District, terrorists stopped a bus in general area Rara Sham and maliciously targeted innocent citizens, working in Balochistan to earn their livelihood.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies immediately responded and successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and killed 21 terrorists in ensuing clearance operations, ensuring security and protection of local populace.
However, during the conduct of operations, 14 brave sons of soil including 10 security forces soldiers and four personnel of law enforcement agencies, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom.
Sanitization operations are being conducted and the instigators, perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of these heinous and cowardly acts, targeting innocent civilians, will be brought to justice.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
