7 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers including Major martyred in Balochistan IBO: ISPR

During the intense exchange of fire, Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, embraced martyrdom.

RAWALPINDI: Seven terrorists were killed while five Pakistan Army personnel, including a major, embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in the Nosham area of Barkhan district of Balochistan province.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted a successful operation against militants when they came under fire from terrorists linked to the group referred to as “Fitna al-Hindustan.”

In swift retaliatory action, security forces eliminated seven terrorists. A large quantity of Indian-origin weapons and explosives was also recovered from their possession, according to the military’s statement.

During the intense exchange of fire, five Pakistan Army personnel, including Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, embraced martyrdom.

The martyred soldiers also included Naik Fida Hussain and three other personnel Sepoy Zakir Hussain, Sepoy Sohail Ahmed, and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz.

The ISPR said Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, aged 31 and hailing from Pakpattan district, led from the front during the operation.

A clearance and search operation is currently underway in the area, while security forces have vowed to continue operations until the complete elimination of terrorism.

The statement reaffirmed that under the national counterterrorism framework “Azm-e-Istehkam,” operations against terrorism will be further intensified.

It added that the sacrifices of security forces are a matter of national pride, and the martyrs will always be remembered for defending the homeland.c