RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces have thwarted a terrorist attack on Pakistan Naval Base Siddique in Turbat, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On night 25/26 March 2024, terrorists attempted to attack Pakistan Naval Base, PNS Siddique in Turbat which was thwarted due to the swift and effective response by the troops ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.”
The ISPR said, “Security forces in the vicinity were immediately mobilized to support the naval troops. Synergetic and effective response by the armed forces enabled killing of all four terrorists in ensuing joint clearance operation.”
It added, “However, during intense fire exchange, Sepoy Noman Fareed (age 24 years, resident of Muzaffargarh) of Frontier Corps Balochistan, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.”
Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, the ISPR added.
Pakistan Armed Forces remain committed to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country at all costs.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded the security forces for thwarting a terrorist attack on Turbat naval airbase, a statement said.
PM Office Media Wing, in a press release, cited the PM as saying that due to a prompt and effective response by the country’s security forces, terrorists were sent to hell, thus saving the nation from a huge damage. Shehbaz Sharif also expressed the determination to crush the specter of terrorism.
He further said that the entire nation was standing with their brave security forces and paid rich tribute to them.
