Three FC men martyred, over 20 others injured in Mastung blast

Three personnel of the Frontier Corps were martyred on Sunday while over 20 others were said to be injured in a suicide blast at an FC checkpost in Mastung, Balochistan. According to the Counter-Terrorism Department Balochistan's spokesperson, the attack was carried out near the Sona Khan checkpost. The officer added that CTD personnel were at the site of the incident and an investigation had been launched. The area has been cordoned off, the official added. Read Soldier martyred in South Waziristan IED explosion Condemnations Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha expressed grief at the deaths of the personnel and the injuries to others in the terrrorist attack. Condemning the incident, he directed the law enforces to utilise all possible resources to arrest the culprits. Agha further said that the nation can defeat the ill designs of the terrorists through national unity. He prayed for the martyred men and for the early recovery of the injured. Pakistan Muslim-League (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed sympathy with the victims. In a statement, Shehbaz said that the deterioration of the the law and order situation was a cause for worry and concern. He prayed for the departed souls and for profound patience to the bereaved families. Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri strongly condemned the attack and expressed grief at the loss of lives in the incident. He directed provision of every possible relief to those injured in the incident and expressed sympathy with the affected families. Suri said the elements involved in the blast were the enemies of the humanity and will be dealt with iron hands. He observed that the anti-Pakistan elements were attempting to sabotage peace in the province, adding they will not succeed in their nefarious designs. The deputy speaker prayed for the departed souls and for profound patience to the bereaved families. On August 14, a paramilitary soldier was martyred while two others were injured in an attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle near Loralai, Balochistan, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement on Saturday. In an exchange of fire, Naik Sharif embraced martyrdom while Major Qasim and a soldier were injured. The Injured were evacuated to CMH Quetta, the ISPR stated, adding that at least three militants were killed in retaliatory firing by FC personnel. In June this year, at least five FC men were martyred in a terrorist attack in the Sibi district of Balochistan. The FC men, deployed in the mountainous area of Sangan, located between Sibi and Harnai districts, had come under attack while patrolling.

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