Seven security personnel martyred in Mach terror attack: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Seven brave sons of soil on Tuesday embraced martyrdoms when terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called ‘Baloch Liberation Army’ targeted their vehicle with an improvised explosive device in general area Mach of Balochistan’s Kachhi District, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Serviced Public Relations (ISPR), those who embraced Shahadat included Subedar Umar Farooq, 42, resident of Karachi; Naik Asif Khan, 28, resident of Karak district; Naik Mashkoor Ali, 28, resident of Orakzai district; Sepoy Tariq Nawaz, 26, resident of Lakki Marwat district; Sepoy Wajid Ahmed Faiz, 28, resident of Bagh district; Sepoy Muhammad Asim, 22, resident of Karak district and Sepoy Muhammad Kashif Khan, 28, resident of Kohat district.

“Nefarious designs of India and its proxies operating on Pakistani soil will be defeated by the valiant security forces, LEAs and the brave nation of Pakistan, InshaAllah,” the statment said.

The military’s media wing said that sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorist present in the area, and perpetrators of this henious 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 brave soldiers further strengthen the resolve,” the ISPR said.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on a security forces vehicle in Mach, Balochistan’s Kachhi district, carried out by the Indian-backed proxy and so-called Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss, the prime minister paid tribute to the martyred soldiers.

PM Shehbaz offered heartfelt prayers for the elevation of their ranks in the hereafter and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.

“The entire nation salutes the martyrs who laid down their lives for the defense of Pakistan,” the prime minister stated, emphasizing that these sacrifices will not go in vain.

He reaffirmed that Pakistan’s valiant armed forces are always ready to thwart the evil designs of the enemy.

“Such cowardly acts cannot shake our resolve in the war against terrorism,” he asserted.
PM Shehbaz reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to continue the fight until the complete eradication of terrorism from the country.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid heartfelt tribute to the seven Pakistan Army soldiers who were martyred in a terrorist attack in Mach, Balochistan, calling the incident a cowardly and condemnable act.

In a statement, he strongly condemned the terrorists’ assault and extended his deep condolences and sympathy to the families of the fallen heroes.

“We stand with the families of the martyrs and will always remain by their side,” the minister affirmed, says that their sacrifices will not go in vain.

Paying tribute to the bravery and commitment of the soldiers, Naqvi emphasized that they earned the highest honor of martyrdom and are true heroes of the nation.

The interior minister said that the entire nation shares in the grief of the bereaved families and honors the unmatched sacrifices made by these brave sons of the soil.