By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: An abducted senior army official was killed during a rescue operation in Balochistan on Thursday, military said.
“On night of 12 / 13 July 2022, a group of 10-12 terrorists abducted Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza (serving in DHA Quetta) and his cousin Umer Javed while returning to Quetta near Warchoom, Ziarat, after having visited Quaid’s residency” Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“On receipt of information, Army Quick Reaction Forces were immediately dispatched to chase fleeing terrorists who traced them moving to their hideouts in general area Mangi Dam.”
A deliberate search operation was launched by security forces using SSG troops and helicopters.
“Resultantly, on night 13/14 July, a group of 6-8 terrorists was spotted moving in a Nullah in nearby mountains by one of the teams of security forces. On sensing their possible encirclement, terrorists shot Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza Shaheed and attempted to flee.”
In ensuing exchange of fire, two terrorists have been killed while a cache of IEDs, explosives and ammunition has also been recovered.
However, in the process, remaining Terrorists along with other abductee Omer were able to flee for time being.
Determined to recover the innocent civilian hostage and apprehend perpetrators, sanitization operation in the area by security forces continues unabated despite bad weather conditions.
Security Forces remain resolute to thwart such cowardly attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.
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