Three soldiers martyred in Muslim Bagh attack laid to rest

Funeral prayers of soldiers, who embraced Shahadat while fighting gallantly against terrorists in FC Camp Muslim Bagh yesterday, were offered on Saturday at Quetta Garrison, the military said.

Naik Amin ullah, 31-year-old resident of District Kalat, Lance Naik Abdul Manaf, 35-year-old resident of District Chakwal and Steno Typist Ghulam Fareed, 34-year-old resident of District Sahiwal had embraced martyrdom a day earlier.

The Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the security facility in Muslim Bagh had been attacked in the early hours of May 12.

Corps Commander Quetta, serving and retired officers and soldiers and civil government officials attended the funeral prayers today.

The funeral prayers of other martyrs will be offered at their respective hometowns with full military honours, the military’s media wing further said.

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“Armed Forces of Pakistan stand resolute against nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan, who are hell-bent to spoil hard-earned peace. These sacrifices will not go in vain and further strengthen our resolve to continue the fight against terrorism till its conclusion.”

The ISPR earlier in the day reported that the clearance operation at the Frontier Corps' (FC) camp attacked in Muslim Bagh area of North Balochistan a day earlier had been completed.

At least seven Pakistan Army soldiers and a civilian were martyred in the attack, the military's media wing further revealed.

The ISPR added that six terrorists, "who were well equipped", were killed in the operation. “Another six individuals including a woman were injured,” the military said.

The "complex clearance operation" involved a hostage rescue situation, whereas three families were also saved from a residential block. "The terrorists had not even spared children of their horrendous approach,” the ISPR added.

The statement maintained that necessary intelligence follow up will continue to trace the terrorists' connections and arrest facilitators, and expose their sponsors.

“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart all attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” the ISPR said.