Islamabad, Pakistan: Terrorists have martyred Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza who was serving in DHA Quetta while his cousin Umer Javed is still in the custody of terrorists.
According to official details, on night 12 / 13 July 2022, a group of 10-12 Terrorists abducted Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza (serving in DHA Quetta) and his cousin Umer Javed while returning to Quetta near Warchoom, Ziarat, after having visited Quaid’s residency.
On receipt of information, Army Quick Reaction Forces were immediately dispatched to chase fleeing Terrorists who traced them moving to their hideouts in the general area Mangi Dam. A deliberate search operation was launched by security forces using SSG troops and helicopters.
Resultantly, on night 13/14 July, a group of 6-8 Terrorists was spotted moving in a Nullah in nearby mountains by one of the teams of security forces. On sensing their possible encirclement, Terrorists shot Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza Shaheed and attempted to flee.
In the ensuing exchange of fire, two plus terrorists have been killed while a cache of IEDs, explosives, and ammunition have also been recovered.
However, in the process, the remaining Terrorists along with other abductee Omer were able to flee for time being.
Determined to recover the innocent civilian hostage and apprehend perpetrators, sanitization operation in the area by security forces continues unabated despite bad weather conditions.
Security Forces remain resolute to thwart such cowardly attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan.
