At least 14 soldiers embraced martyrdom when terrorists unleashed attack on vehicles of the security forces in Gwadar, said ISPR.
According to the military’ media wing, two vehicles of security forces moving from Pasni to Ormara in Gwadar district, were ambushed by the terrorists, resultantly 14 soldiers embraced martyrdom in the unfortunate incident.
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Sanitization operation is being carried out in the area and perpetrators of this heinous act will be hunted down and brought to justice, said ISPR.
The security forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, it added.
The nation of 240 million has faced a surge in terrorism in recent months, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant outfits intensifying their actions against security forces.
In response, the state has also launched operations to curb terrorism.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir last week said that the armed forces and its security and intelligence setups have fought the menace of terrorism in an exemplary manner despite sustained and varied support of inimical forces.
