RAWALPINDI , May 20, 2023: Three soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack on a checkpost established in Zarghoon, Marget area of Balochistan on Saturday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a group of terrorists attacked a security forces post early Saturday morning. The post had recently been established to help check extortion efforts targeting coal mines in the area.
Troops on the post retaliated to the fire, pushing back the terrorists. However, in the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, three soldiers embraced martyrdom while one terrorist was killed.
Based on follow-up effort, likely hideout of fleeing terrorists had been identified in nearby mountains and a deliberate blocking and sanitisation operation had been launched, the ISPR said.
“Currently, the operation is progressing well and security forces are maintaining pressure to deny terrorists escape from the area,” read the statement.
Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, it added.