PM terms Balochistan’s martyred policemen as nation’s heroes

PM terms Balochistan's martyred policemen as nation's heroes

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday termed as “nation’s heroes” the policemen who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Balochistan.

At least nine personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were martyred and 13 were wounded in a bomb attack in the province’s Bolan area.

The prime minister in a tweet extended condolences and prayers to the families of the martyred policemen. “May their souls rest in peace,” he wrote.

Earlier, in a statement, he said terrorism in Balochistan was part of a nefarious design to create instability in the country.

The prime minister said the nation paid tribute to the valour of its martyred troops.

By Shumaila Andleeb

Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.

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