Security forces killed three terrorists in Mastung, Pak Army major and sepoy martyred

Security forces killed three Indian-backed terrorists in a major intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Mastung district.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, killing three of them. However, two soldiers — Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, aged 31 and hailing from Khushab district, and Sepoy Nazam Hussain, aged 22 from Jhelum district — were martyred.

Major Salim was leading his team from the front when he was martyred. Sepoy Nazam Hussain also fought bravely beside him, showing great courage and determination despite the danger.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist (Kharji) found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, said ISPR.