- Security forces determined to thwart attempts sabotaging peace, stability in Balochistan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers, including an officer were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the leading vehicle during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Harnai district, said the military’s media wing on Thursday.
According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On 14 Nov 2024, on the reported presence of terrorists planning to target innocent civilians in Harnai District, security forces under Major Muhammad Haseeb were immediately mobilised to sanitise the area.”
It added: “Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly three terrorists were sent to hell.
“However, during the operation, an improvised explosive device exploded on the leading vehicle of security forces, resultantly, Major Muhammad Haseeb (28), a brave officer, who was leading his troops from the front, along with Havildar Noor Ahmed (38), having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.”
The security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, the statement concluded, the statement added.
Pakistan continues to battle militancy as terrorist activities spiked across the country, especially in KP and Balochistan, since the Taliban takeover of bordering Afghanistan.
Yesterday, security forces killed four terrorists, including a “high-value target”, during an intelligence based-operation in Balochistan’s Kech district.
The same day, in another operation that was conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Miranshah district of North Wazirsitan, the security forces killed eight terrorists.
