Quetta, Pakistan: In the backdrop of a recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan that cost the martyrdom of 18 men in uniform on Saturday, February 1, 2025, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Balochistan where he was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing security situation in Balochistan which was also attended by senior security and intelligence officials.
COAS, Governor and CM Balochistan offered funeral prayers of the Shaheeds (martyrs) and also visited the injured soldiers in the Combined Military Hospital Quetta and appreciated their unwavering commitment to defending the country at all costs.
COAS highlighted that those who are acting as terrorist proxies of their foreign masters who have mastered the art of manifesting double standards of hunting with the hound and running with the hare are well known to us. No matter what these so-called “frenemies” may do, you will surely be defeated by the resilience of our proud nation and its Armed Forces Inshallah. For the defence of our motherland and its people, we will definitely retaliate and ‘hunt you down’, whenever required and wherever you may be.
COAS also appreciated the efforts of the valiant officers and soldiers of the Army, Frontier Corps, and Law Enforcement Agencies for their courage and determination to fight terrorism. He reassured the Army’s resolve to ensure the security and well-being of the people of Balochistan, while also reaffirming its commitment to supporting the provincial government in its efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in the region.
It may be mentioned on the night of 31 January/ 1 February, terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in the general area Mangocher, Kalat District of Balochistan. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies were immediately mobilized, who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and sent twelve terrorists to hell, ensuring the security and protection of the local populace.
However, during the conduct of operations, eighteen brave sons of the soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.
Security forces of Pakistan in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
In the backdrop of the heinous act of terrorism in Kalat District, multiple sanitization operations are being conducted by the security forces throughout the province.
On 1 February 2025, in one of such operation conducted in Harnai District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which eleven terrorists were sent to hell. Multiple terrorist hideouts were also busted.
A total of 23 terrorists have been sent to hell in different operations in Balochistan in the last 24 hours.
The sanitization operations will continue until the perpetrators and facilitators of the heinous and cowardly act are brought to justice.
Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from Balochistan and Pakistan.
