Islamabad, July 03, 2023 (PPI-OT): Two security personnel, including an officer, have embraced martyrdom while another soldier has been injured during an exchange of fire with terrorists at Balor area in Balochistan. According to ISPR, a combat patrol of security forces was initiated in general areas of Balor, after credible intelligence with respect to move of a group of terrorists in Hoshab area. The group was linked with firing incidents on security forces and civilians besides planting improvised explosive devices
While establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, a party of terrorists tried to ambush the closing in patrol and opened fire onto security forces. As a result of heavy exchange of fire, two brave sons of the nation Major Saqib Hussain and Naik Baqir Ali embraced martyrdom while another soldier was injured.
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