Funeral prayers for soldiers martyred in Balochistan terror hits offered

F.P. Report

RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers for the soldiers, martyred in a terrorist attack in Zhob Cantt and an exchange of fire with terrorists in Sui district of Balochistan, were offered on Friday.

The martyred soldiers were buried with full military honours in their native areas, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

A large number of people including civil and military officials and relatives of the martyrs attended their funeral prayers.

“The Armed Forces of Pakistan are determined to eradicate terrorism from the motherland at every cost,” the ISPR said.

It is to be noted here that nine Pakistan Army soldiers had embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack on Zhob garrison in northern Balochistan the other day. Five terrorists were also killed after the security forces retaliated the dastardly attack.

Similarly, three soldiers embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Sui district. The exchange of fire took place during a clearance operation by the security forces. Three terrorists were also killed during the operation.