Eighteen brave soldiers of Pakistan Army were martyred while 23 terrorists were also sent to hell during fierce clashes in Balochistan district of Kalat and Harnai, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The terrorists were trying to block the main roads in Mangocher area of Kalat between the night of January 31 and February 1. The security forces personnel challenged them which led to fierce exchange of fire which lasted for hours.
Resultantly, 18 brave sons of the soil who fought gallantly embraced martyrdom in the clashes while 12 terrorists were also killed.
According to the ISPR statement, the terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in general area Mangocher, Kalat District of Balochistan.
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 were immediately mobilized, 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.
Ensuing sanitization operations were being conducted and the perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice.
Later, in the backdrop of heinous act of terrorism in Kalat District, multiple sanitization operations were conducted by the security forces throughout the province.
On 1 February, 2025, in one of such operations conducted in Harnai District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which 11 terrorists were sent to hell. Multiple terrorist hideouts were also busted.
Thus far total of 23 terrorists have been sent to hell in different operations in Balochistan during the last 24 hours.
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.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor