Four soldiers, two civilians martyred in Mach, Kolpur operation: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: In an ongoing operation against terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur area, four personnel of law enforcement agencies and two civilians have been martyred.

At least nine terrorists including three suicide bombers were also killed during the operation.

According to a press release issued by military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces successfully thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists employing rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach on Monday night, approximately 70 kilometres from the provincial capital.

“Security forces promptly responded to the attack, assuming strategic positions. The ensuing gun battle between terrorists and security forces persisted for several hours,” the ISPR said.

In the press release issued by the ISPR on Tuesday night, it was said that on the night between January 29 and 30, multiple terrorists, including suicide bombers, launched attacks on Mach and Kolpur Complexes in Balochistan. The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) promptly and effectively responded to the assault.

The ISPR stated that security forces in the vicinity were immediately mobilized and were currently engaged in an ensuing operation.

However, amid the intense exchange of fire, four valiant members of the LEAs, who fought gallantly, sacrificed their lives, along with two innocent civilians.

The ISPR emphasized that the LEAs’ effective response was a testament to their unyielding resolve in the fight against terrorism, highlighting that Pakistan’s security forces stand united with other LEAs to ensure peace and stability in the country.

Earlier, Initially attributed to terrorists affiliated with the Aslam Acho group by interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai, responsibility for the attack was later claimed by the Majeed Brigade of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).