The funeral prayers of martyred soldier Shabbir Baloch were offered in Gwadar, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to a statement of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a violent mob in garb of so-called Baloch Raji Muchi assaulted security forces’ personnel employed for security duties in Gwadar district. It added that resultantly, Sepoy Shabbir Baloch (Age 30 years, resident of District Sibi), embraced shahadat.
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove, officers of Pakistan Army, soldiers and members of civil society attended the funeral prayers of martyred soldier Shabbir Baloch.
The body of the martyr was later taken to his native hometown where he will be laid to rest with full military honour.
A soldier was martyred when a “violent mob in the garb of so-called Baloch Raji Muchi” assaulted security forces’ personnel in Gwadar district on Monday, the military’s media wing.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations stated that the martyred soldier was Sepoy Shabbir Baloch, 30, of Sibi district. The security forces’ personnel were employed for security duties in the port city.
At least 16 soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the unprovoked assaults by the “violent protesters,” it added.
The ISPR claimed that fake and malicious propaganda was being run on social media using doctored pictures and videos by the propagandists to gain sympathy and support for the unlawful violent march.
“Security forces have displayed extreme restraint to avoid unwarranted civilian casualties despite provocations,” it said, “the violent actions of the mob are unacceptable and those responsible will be brought to justice.”
The military’s media wing urged all citizens not to “fall prey” to the propaganda, to remain calm and peaceful, and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in maintaining public safety and order. “Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace and stability of Balochistan,” it said.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor