QUETTA: A member of security forces was martyred in an attack by terrorists on a post close to the Pak-Iran border in Balochistan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday, a group of terrorists targeted a post along the Pakistan-Iran border in Abdoi sector of Balochistan.

During a heavy exchange of fire, Lance Naik Zaheer Ahmed, a resident of Nushki, embraced martyrdom.

Fleeing terrorists also suffered losses.

The ISPR statement said the security forces were determined to defeat such acts of inimical elements aimed at disrupting peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.

Published in Dawn, December 15th, 2021

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