The Balochistan government has announced the successful completion of a joint clearance operation against terrorists belonging to the group referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij in Ziarat district.
Clearance operation successfully concludes in Ziarat; nine police personnel martyred
QUETTA, Jul 07 (APP):The Balochistan government has announced the successful completion of a joint clearance operation against terrorists belonging to the group referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij in Ziarat district. The operation was carried out by Frontier Corps (FC), Balochistan Police, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Special Operations Wing (SOW), and Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF).
Advisor to the Chief Minister on Political and Media Affairs, Shahid Rind, confirmed that nine officers and personnel of Balochistan Police embraced martyrdom during the terrorist attack. Among the martyrs were SHO of Mangi Police Station, SHO of Kawas Police Station, ATF In-charge Head Constable Saifullah, and several other officials.
He further said that DSP Ghulam Sarwar, along with eight police personnel, managed to reach Kach Police Station safely through difficult mountainous terrain. Constable Rizwan was also recovered unharmed during the operation.
The bodies of the martyrs are being shifted to District Headquarters Hospital Ziarat for legal formalities and post-mortem.
Shahid Rind emphasized that the sacrifices of the martyrs will never be forgotten, and the government of Balochistan salutes their courage. He reiterated that operations against terrorism will continue until its complete eradication, and the writ of the state will be maintained at all costs.
