RAWALPINDI – A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom when a securitycheck-post came under fire along the Pakistan-Iran border in Abdoi Sector,Balochistan, the military media wing said Tuesday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said a group ofterrorists opened fire on the military check-post and Lance Naik ZaheerAhmed, a resident of Nushki, was martyred fighting valiantly during theheavy exchange of fire.
ISPR also confirmed that the Pakistan Army inflicted losses on themilitants, who managed to escape from the area.
“Pakistan’s security forces remain determined to defeat such acts ofinimical elements, aimed at disrupting peace, stability, and progress ofBalochistan,” the statement cited.
Incidents of attacks on security forces have surged as three Pakistan Armysoldiers embraced martyrdom during two separate terrorist activities lastmonth in different areas of Balochistan.
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Security forces also conducted an operation in the Hoshab area of theprovince based on the intelligence about the presence of “externallysupported terrorists” in the surroundings of Turbat.
Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and suchsacrifices of brave soldiers further strengthen its resolve.
