18 soldiers martyred, 23 terrorists killed in Kalat operation
Pakistan
The terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in Mangocher area
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Eighteen soldiers were martyred during operations against terrorists in general area Mangocher in Balochistan.
"Eleven militants were killed in an operation in Harnai district on Friday, while twelve others died in the initial clash overnight in Kalat district," said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
It said terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in a Kalat area on the night between Jan 31 and Feb 1.
“At behest of inimical and hostile forces, this cowardly act of terrorism was aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment of Balochistan by targeting mainly the innocent civilians,” it said.
Security forces and law-enforcement agencies were immediately mobilised, who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and killed 12 terrorists, ensuring security and protection of the local populace.
“However, during the conduct of operations, eighteen brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” read the official statement.
Ensuing sanitisation operations are being conducted and the perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice, it added.
Security forces 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.
ARMY OFFICER, SOLDIER MARTYRED
Two personnel of Pakistani Army, including an officer, were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan a few days ago.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on the night between Jan 29 and 30 on reported presence of terrorists.
During the conduct of operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly six were eliminated.
However, during intense fire exchange, Maj Hamza Israr, who was leading his troops from the front, and Sepoy Muhammad Naeem embraced martyrdom.
