A soldier was martyred while six terrorists belonging to BNA got killed during an operation of the security forces conducted in the general area of Nagao Mountains, near Sibbi, Balochistan.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations Statement on the information of the presence of terrorists in general area Nagao Mountains, near Sibbi, Balochistan, security forces conducted an operation to apprehend them.

Once the troops started clearance operation in the area, terrorists tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire onto security forces.

Six Terrorists belonging to BNA including Naseeb Ullah Bangalzai alias Jahangir, Pir Jan and Rakai Kalhoi have been killed in the ensuing exchange of fire. These terrorists were involved in recent security incidents in Sibbi and surrounding areas and were also linked to January 20 blast in Anarkali, Lahore.

In addition, arms and ammunition have also been recovered which were intended to be used by the terrorists for disrupting peace and security in the area.

During the operation, a valiant son of the soil, Sepoy Nisar embraced Shahadat while another two soldiers got injured

Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.