ISLAMABAD – At least nine terrorists were killed after a banned outfitabducted and executed an army officer, government and security officialssaid on Friday.
A group of 10-12 terrorists abducted Lieutenant Colonel Laeeq Baig Mirzaserving in DHA Quetta and his cousin Umer Javed on Tuesday while returningto Quetta near Warchoom, Ziarat, after having visited Quaid’s residency,said ISPR in a statement.
Following the abduction, security forces launched search operation usingSSG troops and helicopters and a group of 6-8 terrorists was spotted movingin a Nullah in nearby mountains by one of the teams.
On sensing their possible encirclement, terrorists shot Lt Col Laeeq andattempted to flee.
In ensuing exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed while a cache ofIEDs, explosives and ammunition has also been recovered.
However, remaining terrorists managed to flee from the scene and martyredarmy officer’s cousin is still in their captivity.
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Determined to recover the innocent civilian hostage and apprehendperpetrators, sanitization operation in the area by security forcescontinues unabated despite bad weather conditions.
Security forces remain resolute to thwart such cowardly attempts atsabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.
Meanwhile, President Dr. Arif Alvi and the Prime Minister Muhammad ShehbazSharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over martyrdom of LieutenantColonal Laiq Baig Mirza in Balochistan.
