In a deadly act of cross-border terrorism, personnel from the Balochistan Constabulary were ambushed on Thursday along the National Highway near Mastung by militants affiliated with Fitna-al-Hindustan, resulting in the martyrdom of one officer and injuries to three others. According to the spokesperson for the Government of Balochistan, unidentified gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on a vehicle carrying Balochistan Constabulary personnel. The attack, which took place in broad daylight, targeted the force as they traveled through the volatile region, underscoring the persistent threat posed by foreign-backed terror networks.
“One of our brave personnel embraced martyrdom while three others were wounded in the line of duty,” the spokesperson confirmed, adding that all casualties were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical care.
Security forces responded swiftly, securing the area and launching a large-scale search operation to apprehend the attackers. Preliminary intelligence has confirmed the involvement of Fitna-al-Hindustan, a proxy network allegedly sponsored from across the border to destabilize peace in Balochistan and sabotage Pakistan’s security forces.
“This was a calculated attack on Pakistan’s frontline defenders. Those behind it will be hunted down and eliminated,” the spokesperson stated firmly. “The government stands united with its security forces and will respond with full force against all hostile elements.”
The Government of Balochistan reiterated its commitment to uproot terrorism and declared that such cowardly acts would only strengthen the resolve of the nation.
Further details will be released as the investigation continues.
