At least nine police personnel were martyred after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in the Kuch Mangi Phase III area of Balochistan’s Ziarat district, officials said on Tuesday.
Ziarat, Pakistan – Web Desk: According to the Deputy Commissioner of Ziarat, the attackers launched a coordinated assault on the police post, triggering an intense exchange of fire that continued overnight. The bodies of the fallen officers were shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Ziarat.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Qudoos confirmed that two Station House Officers (SHOs) were among the martyrs.
Following the attack, Pakistan’s security forces launched a large-scale clearance operation in the area. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said the operation was completed successfully, with 15 militants killed during the security action.
Rind stated that the militants had paid a heavy price for attempting to undermine peace in Balochistan, adding that security forces, Balochistan Police, and other law enforcement agencies had foiled the attackers’ plans.
He emphasized that the sacrifices of the martyred police personnel would not go in vain and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace across the province.
Federal Minister and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, strongly condemned the attack, paying tribute to the martyred officers. He said the nation stands united with Pakistan’s security forces in the fight against terrorism and vowed that the sacrifices of law enforcement personnel would always be remembered.
Authorities have further tightened security in the region while investigations into the attack are underway.
