FC soldier embraces martyrdom in terrorist attack in Kech

A Frontier Corps (FC) soldier embraced martyrdom after terrorists attacked a security check post in Balochistan's Kech district late Sunday night, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed.

“Terrorists fire raid on FC Balochistan Post established for security of N-85 Highway near Hoshab, District Kech late last night,” the ISPR stated.

During exchange of fire, Sepoy Asad Mehdi embraced martyrdom.

The military's media wing maintained that the security forces had cordoned off the area and blocked escape routes to apprehend fleeing terrorists.

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A clean-up and search operation in the area was also in progress, the statement concluded.

'A cowardly attack'

Condemning the incident, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid termed the attack "a cowardly attempt of anti-state elements". He vowed to make an example out of the terrorists involved in the attack.

The minister also especially prayed for the martyred FC soldier.

"Those trying to attack the country's security and survival will never succeed in fulfilling their evil designs," Rashidh added.

The attack comes less than two weeks after FC soldier, Sepoy Sher Zamin, was martyred during a security operation in North Waziristan district.

The funeral prayers of the soldier were offered in his native village of Shalman the next day.

The sepoy was laid to rest with full military honour. The funeral was attended by Commander of 13 Riffles, Lieutenant Colonel Sohail Mansoor, along with other officials.