Another Pakistan Army Major martyred in an encounter with terrorists

Another Pakistan Army Major martyred in an encounter with terrorists

RAWALPINDI – An officer of Pakistan Army was martyred and a soldier injuredduring an exchange of fire with terrorists in Kahaan area of Awaran,Balochistan.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists fire raideda security forces post in area on night between April 21 and 22.

“Having successfully repulsed the raid, the escaping terrorists werepursued into nearby mountains. At one of the blocking positionsestablished to cut off fleeing terrorists, a heavy exchange of fire tookplace between terrorists and security forces,” read the statement.

During skirmish, Major Shahid Basheer embraced martyrdom and anothersoldier injured while causing heavy losses to the terrorists.

Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwartattempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.