Three security personnel martyred in result of terrorist attack on security force post in Zarghoon, Marget Area of Balochistan; one terrorist killed

RAWALPINDI, May 20 (SABAH): On 20 May 2023, early in the morning, a group of terrorists attacked a Security Forces Post established in Zarghoon, Marget Area of Balochistan. The Post had recently been established to help check extortion efforts targeting Coal mines in the area.

According to a statement issued by ISPR, troops on the Post retaliated readily to the fire raid thereby, pushing back the terrorists. However, in the ensuing heavy exchange of fire three soldiers embraced shahadat while one terrorist was sent to hell by the Security forces. The martyred security personnel include Sepoy Zaheer Ahmed Shaheed, Sepoy Mudassir Shaheed and lance Naik Abdul Qadeer Shaheed.

Based on follow up ISR effort, likely hideout of fleeing terrorists has been identified in nearby mountains and a deliberate blocking and sanitisation operation has been launched.

Currently, the operation is progressing well and security forces are maintaining pressure to deny terrorists escape from the area.

Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.