RAWALPINDI: The Security forces on Saturday killed 23 terrorists in two seperate operations in Balochistan province.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 18 Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers embraced martyrdom during the Mangocher operation last night, when terrorists had attempted to establish roadblocks in the general area of Mangocher.
The terrorists attempted to establish road blocks in general area Mangocher, Kalat District of Balochistan on night 31 January/ 1 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.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies(LEA) were immediately mobilized, who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and sent twelve terrorists to hell, ensuring security and protection of the local populace.
However, during the conduct of operations, eighteen brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.
In a follow-up sanitisation operation in Harnai on Saturday, added the military's media wing, 11 terrorists were gunned down, bringing the total number of killed militants to 23.
Ensuing sanitization 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.
President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned a terrorists’ attack in District Kalat and expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 18 security personnel.
The president paid tribute to the martyred personnel and prayed for their high ranks and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude. He also praised the security forces for their timely action and by sending 12 terrorists to hell.
President Zardari observed that terrorist elements wanted to disrupt the peace of Balochistan and reiterated that security forces would continue their operations to eliminate enemies of the country.
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The people of Pakistan had rejected those elements who wanted to disturb law and order in the country, he said, adding that the entire nation supported its security forces in the fight against terrorism.
