ISLAMABAD ( Web News)
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday has saluted the brave security forces who repulsed terrorist attacks against security forces camps in Panjgur and Naushki in Balochistan.
In a post on social-networking website Twitter, the premier said that the nation stands united behind our security forces who continue to give great sacrifices to protect us.
Earlier, security forces had successfully repulsed terrorist attacks at military camps in Panjgur and Noshki districts of Balochistan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
ISPR said that terrorists attempted to attack security forces camps at two locations, Panjgur and Noshki, in Balochistan late Wednesday evening. Both attacks were successfully repulsed while inflicting heavy casualties to terrorists.
The ISPR statement said that in Panjgur, terrorists tried to enter security forces camp from two locations. However, timely response by troops foiled terrorist attempt.
During intense exchange of fire one soldier has been martyred. Terrorists have fled while their casualties are being ascertained, the ISPR statement read.
“In Noshki, the terrorists attempted to enter an FC camp which was promptly responded,” it said, adding that four terrorists have been killed while one officer has been injured during the shootout, the ISPR added.
“Intermittent firing was continuing, “the statement added.