RAWALPINDI: Seven Pakistani soldiers were martyred after terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, the so-called Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) targeted a security forces’ vehicle using an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Mach area of Balochistan’s Kachhi district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
“On 6 May 2025, Terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so-called ‘Baloch Liberation Army’ targeted Security Forces’ vehicle with an improvised explosive device in general area Mach, Kachhi District,” the military media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.
According to ISPR, seven brave soldiers embraced martyrdom during the cowardly attack.
The martyred soldiers include: Subedar Umar Farooq (42), a resident of Karachi, Naik Asif Khan (28), a resident of District Karak, Naik Mashkoor Ali (28), a resident of District Orakzai, Sepoy Tariq Nawaz (26), resident of District Lakki Marwat, Sepoy Wajid Ahmed Faiz (28), resident of District Bagh, Sepoy Muhammad Asim (22), resident of District Karak and Sepoy Muhammad Kashif Khan (28), resident of District Kohat.
“Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorist present in the area, and perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice,” ISPR stated.
Pakistan’s armed forces, along with the people of Pakistan, remain resolute in their mission to safeguard peace, stability, and development in Balochistan.
“Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” ISPR reaffirmed.
The 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, ISPR resolved.
Yesterday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir interacted with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ.
The army chief stressed that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the most serious threat to Balochistan’s security and development.
He warned that the malicious intentions of hostile elements, aiming to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilize the province, will not be allowed to succeed.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment, the COAS stated: “Terrorism knows no religion, sect, or ethnicity and must be countered with unwavering national unity. Terrorist groups exploiting the Baloch identity to further their destructive agendas are a stain on Baloch honour and patriotism.”
