RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers including an army officer were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the leading vehicle during an operation in Balochistan’s Harnai district, said the military’s media wing on Thursday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces were immediately mobilised to sanitise the area on reported presence of terrorists who were planning to target innocent civilians in Harnai.
The Pakistan Army troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly killed three of them, the statement said.
“However, during the operation, an improvised explosive device exploded on the leading vehicle of security forces, resultantly, Major Muhammad Haseeb (age: 28 years, resident of district Multan), a brave officer, who was leading his troops from the front, along with Havildar Noor Ahmed (age: 38 years, resident of District Barkhan), having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” said the ISPR.
It further said that the security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, and such sacrifices of the brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
The funeral prayer for Major Muhammad Haseeb Shaheed was held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal along with senior military and civil officials, officers, soldiers, and family members of the martyr attended the ceremony.
COAS Munir expressed that the sacrifice being made by the valiant officers and soldiers exemplify the unwavering dedication towards defending the country against the menace of terrorism. He highlighted that the nation stands in solidarity with the Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies in the fight against Fitna al Khawarij and all those who hold their reins.
