Key points
- Security forces foil attempt by terrorists to establish road blocks in Kalat District
- Terrorist attempt aimed at disrupting peaceful environment of Balochistan: ISPR
- Ensuing sanitisation operations are being conducted
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces foiled an attempt by terrorists to establish road blocks in general area Mangocher, Kalat District of Balochistan and killed 12 terrorists, while 18 soldiers embraced martyrdom.
“Between 31st January and 1st February on 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”, Pakistan military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday.
Immediately mobilised
The ISPR said security forces and law enforcement agencies were immediately mobilised, who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and “sent 12 terrorists to hell”, ensuring security and protection of the local populace.
However, during the conduct of operations, 18 brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat, the ISPR said.
Ensuing sanitisation operations are being conducted and the perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice.
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.