Pakistan Army loses seven soldiers in Mach IED blast, ISPR confirm

RAWALPINDI: An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a Pakistan Army vehicle in the Mach area, martyring seven soldiers, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.

“The IED was planted by the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a known Indian proxy,” the ISPR said and added that an operation is underway to eliminate terrorists in Kachhi District.

“Resultantly, seven brave sons of soil embraced Shahadat. Shuhada include: Subedar Umar Farooq (age 42 years; resident of Karachi), Naik Asif Khan (age 28 years; resident of District Karak), Naik Mashkoor Ali (age 28 years; resident of District Orakzai), Sepoy Tariq Nawaz (age 26 years; resident of District Lakki Marwat), Sepoy Wajid Ahmed Faiz (age 28 years; resident of District Bagh), Sepoy Muhammad Asim (age 22 years; resident of District Karak) and Sepoy Muhammad Kashif Khan (age 28 years; resident of District Kohat).”

The ISPR added that security forces are conducting a sanitization operation to eliminate any terrorists present in the area.

“Perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice,” the Pakistan Army vowed.

It added that Pakistan’s security forces, with the full support of the nation, remain determined to thwart all attempts to sabotage Balochistan’s peace, stability, and progress. The sacrifices of brave soldiers only strengthen their resolve.

“Nefarious designs of India and its proxies operating on Pakistani soil will be defeated by the valiant security forces, LEAs, and the brave nation of Pakistan, InshaAllah,” the ISPR added.