Summary The major identified as Wajahat Waheed embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during a clearance operation in Tehsil Pasni of Gwadar district.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – A major of Pakistan Army was martyred and four terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan were eliminated during intelligence-based operations by security forces in the districts of Kalat and Gwadar of Balochistan.
The major identified as Wajahat Waheed embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during a clearance operation in Tehsil Pasni of Gwadar district.
According to ISPR, intelligence agencies had reported the presence of several hideouts of Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Jattakabad area of Kalat district and the Shadi Kaur area of Pasni tehsil of Gwadar district, which posed a threat to the local population.
According to the ISPR, on October 18, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Jattakabad area of Kalat.
During the operation, the terrorist hideout was effectively targeted and after an intense exchange of fire, four terrorists were killed.
A large cache of arms and ammunitions were also recovered from the area.
According to a spokesman for the Pakistan Army, a clearance operation was underway to eliminate terrorists and secure the area in the Shadi Kaur area of Pasni Tehsil of Gwadar District, when a contingent of security forces was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED).
As a result of the explosion, Major Wajahat Waheed, who led the squad, was martyred.
Major Wajahat Waheed, 34, was from Lahore. He sacrificed his life in the defence of the motherland while performing his duty.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday paid tribute to security forces for their operations against militants in Kalat and Pasni and expressed condolences over the martyrdom of Major Wajahat Waheed, who martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pasni.
In his statement, the Interior Minister paid tribute to Major Wajahat Waheed and expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.
Naqvi said Major Wajahat had laid down his life for peace in the country and would remain immortal for his sacrifice.
He said every drop of blood shed by Major Wajahat and other martyrs served as a guarantee for the country’s security and protection.
The Interior Minister said Major Wajahat would always live in the hearts of the nation.
Naqvi added that the nation would always remember the great sacrifice made by the martyred officer.
