RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists including three suicide bombers and injured three in retaliatory actions following multiple terrorist attacks in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur towns, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement yesterday.

Multiple terrorists including suicide bombers attacked Mach and Kolpur complexes on night between January 29 and 30, which was effectively responded to by law enforcement agencies, the military’s media wing said in a statement.

The security forces in the vicinity were immediately mobilised to carry out the ensuing operation. Nine terrorists including three suicide bombers have been sent to hell and three others were injured, it added.

During an intense exchange of fire, four brave LEA members, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat (martyrdom) along with two innocent civilians.

The operation was commenced following multiple terrorist attacks in Mach and Kolpur towns of the province’s Kachhi district late Monday.

The security forces repulsed a “fire raid” attempt by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach late Monday.

According to security sources, unidentified persons fired 15 rockets from the mountains at 9:30pm in the Mach area of Kuchi Bolan. Sources added security forces had received intelligence about the terrorist attack and laid an ambush for the terrorists.

Security forces have launched a search operation against the fleeing terrorists, as per the insiders While interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai had initially attributed  attack to terrorists affiliated with Aslam Acho group, responsibility was later claimed by Majeed Brigade of proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 31 2024

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