MASTUNG: Security forces have killed three Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists, wanted in the killing of Deputy Commission of Panjgur, in an Intelligence-based operation, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the intelligence-based operation was conducted on the night between August 18 and 19, 2024 in Mastung district of Balochistan targeting militants involved in multiple attacks, including the assassination of Panjgur’s DC, Zakir Ali, on August 12.
Following a fierce exchange of fire, three BLA terrorists were killed, while three others were injured, ISPR said.
“The killed terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were also responsible for the martyrdom of Deputy Commissioner of Panjgur, Mr. Zakir Ali, on 12 August 2024,” the statement read.
“The operation successfully avenged the killing of the deputy commissioner, ensuring the perpetrators were brought to justice,” the statement added.
‘PM Shehbaz lauds’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the security forces for killing the terrorists involved in the martyrdom of Deputy Commissioner Panjgur Zakir Ali.
In a statement today, he said the elements involved in terrorism should learn from the fate of the killers of DC Panjgur.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism. He said our war with terrorists will continue until their complete elimination. “The entire nation is standing with the armed forces in the fight against terrorism,” PM Shehbaz added.
