Rawalpindi (Web Desk): A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while two terrorists were killed including a suicide bomber and high value target amid thwarting the terrorists attack at Frontier Corps (FC) Post in Zhob District of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in early hours of 09 October 2024, a group of terrorists tried to attack a Frontier Corps’ Post in Zhob District.
The attempt to enter the camp was effectively thwarted by the security forces personnel, and resultantly two terrorists, including a suicide bomber and high value target Terrorist Umar alias Umari, were killed before they could cause the intended damage, it said.
Terrorist Umar alias Umari was involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as innocent civilians, including recent attack on convoy of the Deputy Commissioner, Sherani.
The martyred soldier was identified as Havildar Jamsher Khan (age: 39 years; resident of: Dera Bugti District), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced, Shahadat, during intense exchange of fire.
The statement said that sanitization operation is being conducted to neutralize any other terrorist present in the area.
“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 men further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the security forces for foiling a terrorist attack on Frontier Corps post in District Zhob.
The prime minister appreciated the security forces for sending two terrorists to hell.
He also expressed his grief over Shahadat of Havaldar Jamshaid Khan and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.
PM Shehbaz observed that the Jawans of security forces were acting like bulwark against the scourge of terrorism and the sacrifices of Shuhada would not go in vain.
The premier also reiterated the resolve to continue the fight against terrorists till complete elimination of terrorism.
Separately, the security forces foiled a terror bid in Turbat city of Balochistan.
The security forces recovered 280 kilograms of explosive material planted in a vehicle that was to be used for terrorism in Turbat.
Defence experts have commended the security forces’ timely action, as well as their resolve and strategy to defend the motherland.
The experts believe this plot by terrorists and their facilitators proves that they want to hinder the process of development and progress in Balochistan.