A terrorist attack targeted a check-post Kalat district of Balochistan province, resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel deployed there.
A heavy contingent of security forces arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area, following the assault.
Reports indicate that the attack took place at the Shah Mardan checkpost in Kalat, where unknown armed assailants opened fire.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on unarmed civilians in the Johan area of Kalat district, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
In a statement issued today, the Prime Minister expressed his condolences, praying for the martyrs to be granted a higher status in heaven. He extended his sympathies to the grieving families affected by the tragedy.
Sharif has also directed the provision of the best medical care for the injured and instructed that immediate action be taken against the culprits, ensuring they face exemplary punishment.
“The elements spreading chaos and unrest in Balochistan are enemies of the people and the province’s development,” the Prime Minister said. He emphasised that such acts of violence would not deter the government’s commitment to the region’s progress and prosperity
