Two soldiers martyred, another injured in Balochistan terrorist attack

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and another injured in Balochistan terrorist attack.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, on night 13/14 August 22, Terrorists fire raided a security forces post in general area Khost, near Harnai, Balochistan. Having successfully repulsed the distant fire raid, the escaping terrorists were pursued into the nearby mountains.

As a follow up, during an encircling effort to cut off fleeing terrorists, a heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and a security forces patrol as well.

During the skirmish, two valiant sons of soil, NaikAtif and Sepoy Qayyum embraced Shahadat besides Major Umer who got injured while causing losses to the terrorists.

At the eve of 75th Independence Day, Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.