Seven personnel lost their lives while six terrorists were also killed in an attack by terrorists on a post of security forces in Kalat district of Balochistan province.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR) on Saturday, it is said that on the night of November 15 and 16, terrorists carried out a check of the security forces in Shah Mardan area of Mardan district. Tried to attack the post.
“The security forces fought bravely in which six terrorists were killed and four were injured. However, seven young men lost their lives fighting bravely in the fierce exchange of fire.
The statement added that a search operation is underway in the area to find the attackers.
Earlier, an officer of Kalat district administration confirmed that seven FC personnel were killed and 18 injured in the attack.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have condemned the killing of security forces personnel in Qalat.
On the other hand, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack in Qalat and said that the details will be released in the media soon.