PANJGUR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday asserted that breaking a nexus between terrorists and their supporters was imperative to defeat the menace of terrorism, according to the military’s media wing.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief visited Panjgur district in Balochistan and spent the whole day with troops who repulsed a terrorist attack on security forces camp in the same area earlier this month.
On arrival, the COAS was given a detailed update by the local commander on security situation in the area and response mechanism to effectively check emerging threats.
Speaking to the troops, the Army chief appreciated professionalism and effective response by the ground troops against recent terrorist activities.
He emphasised maintaining high standard of operational readiness to fail hostile efforts to destabilise Balochistan. The army chief also paid tribute to shahuada [martyrs] for supreme sacrifice in line of duty for defence of the motherland.
While interacting with the notables and tribal elders of Panjgur, Gen Qamar appreciated them for their support to law enforcement agencies in fighting the menace of terrorism.
The army chief also assured local elders of military’s all-out support for creating environment for prosperity and development of the area particularly ensuring timely completion of ongoing socio economic projects. The COAS said terrorists won’t be allowed to reverse the hard-earned gains irrespective of the challenges.
Earlier this month, the ISPR said that as many as 20 terrorists were killed in the Panjgur and Naushki operations after the security forces completed a clearance operation.
“A total of 20 terrorists were killed during Panjgur and Naushki operations. Security forces have completed the clearance operation today,” the ISPR said in a statement.
The military’s media wing said the terrorists had attacked security forces’ camps at Naushki and Panjgur late evening on February 2. Both the attacks were “repulsed successfully by prompt response from troops” at both locations, it added.
