Seven FC soldiers martyred in attack on checkpost in Harnai

Dunya News

The security forces cordoned off the area and started the search for the assailants.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – At least seven Frontier Corps soldiers embraced martyrdom when terrorists attacked their security check post in Balochistan’s Harnai district on Sunday, the military said.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the incident took place last night when terrorists attacked FC checkpost in Harnai and seven FC soldiers were martyred in the ambush.

The security forces have cordoned off the area and started the search for the assailants.

A large scale search and clearance operation is in progress.

"Such cowardly acts by inimical elements backed by anti state forces will not be allowed to sabotage hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan," the statement said.

The spokesperson said security forces are determined to thwart their nefarious designs at all costs.