IED blast claims lives of captain, four soldiers in Balochistan

RAWALPINDI: Five braveheart soldiers, including Captain Waqar Kakar, embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Balochistan’s Kech district, according to a statement from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The security forces later eliminated five militants in a clearance operation.

“As a result, five brave sons of the soil embraced martyrdom, including a captain,” the statement said.

Those martyred included Captain Waqar Ahmed, 25, from Loralai; Naik Asmat Ullah, 35, from Dera Ghazi Khan; Lance Naik Junaid Ahmed, 29, from Sukkur; Lance Naik Khan Muhammad, 29, from Mardan; and Sepoy Muhammad Zahoor, 28, from Swabi.

“The martyrdom of our brave officers and soldiers further strengthens our resolve. Security forces, in step with the nation, remain steadfast to eradicate terrorism from the country.” The Statement reads.

Earlier, Security forces have eliminated at least 31 Indian backed Fitna al Khwarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The operations were carried out on September 13 and 14 in the Bannu and Lakki Marwat districts of KP.

“An intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in Lakki Marwat District on the reported presence of khwarij.

During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, 14 Indian sponsored khwarij were killed,” the ISPR said.

“Another intelligence-based operation was conducted in Bannu District, and in ensuing fire exchange, 17 more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces,” the statement reads.