FC soldier martyred in Kech terrorist firing
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February 16, 2021
RAWALPINDI: A soldier of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan was martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in Kech district on Sunday night.
According to ISPR, terrorists opened fire on FC Balochistan post, established for security of N-85 Highway near Hoshab, District Kech last night. During fire exchange, Sepoy Asad Mehdi embraced Shahadat. Area has been cordoned off and escape routes have been blocked to apprehend the fleeing terrorists. Area sanitisation and search operation was also in progress.
Pakistan Army soldier martyred in Balochistan
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A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred during an attack at an FC check post in Balochistan Sunday night.
Terrorists opened fired at the post, according to the ISPR. The check post was installed for the security of the N-85 highway near Kech district’s Hoshab.
The area has been cordoned off and escape routes have been blocked, the Pakistan Army said in a statement.
The soldier has been identified as Sepoy Asad Mehdi. He will be laid to rest today.
A cowardly attack
Condemning the incident, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid termed the attack a cowardly attempt of anti-state elements . He vowed to make an example out of the terrorists involved in the attack.
The minister also especially prayed for the martyred FC soldier. Those trying to attack the country s security and survival will never succeed in fulfilling their evil designs, Rashidh added.
The attack comes less than two weeks after FC soldier, Sepoy Sher Zamin, was martyred during a security operation in North Waziristan district.
The funeral prayers of the soldier were offered in his native village of Shalman the next day.
Soldier embraces martyrdom as terrorists attack FC post in Kech
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The area has been cordoned off while search operation has also been launched.
KECH (Dunya News) – A soldier of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan has embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with terrorists near Hoshab, District Kech late last night.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists attacked FC Balochistan post established for security of N-85 Highway. During the exchange of fire, Sepoy Asad Mehdi embraced martyrdom.
The area has been cordoned off while search operation has also been launched. Tags: