KACCHI: A station house officer (SHO) embraced martyrdom on Monday when militants affiliated with the Indian-backed terror group “Fitna al-Hindustan” opened fire on police personnel in Bhag Tehsil of Kachhi district.
According to police sources, the exchange of fire erupted when militants ambushed the police party in the area. SHO Latif Ali Khosa, known for his courage and dedication, sustained fatal injuries and laid down his life in the line of duty.
In a separate clash, security forces engaged the Indian link militants in the same area, killing two terrorists. Authorities launched a massive search operation to clear the area of remaining militants.
Later, in a third incident, around 15 to 20 armed men riding motorcycles attacked the Bhag Nari Levies Station. Security reinforcements have reached the site, and an intense combing operation is underway to track down the attackers.
The martyrdom of SHO Latif Khosa has been widely mourned across the province, with police officials and local residents paying tribute to his bravery and sacrifice for the motherland.
Earlier today, eight people, including seven Levies Force personnel, sustained injuries on Monday when a bomb targeted the convoy of Kech Deputy Commissioner (DC) Major (retd) Bashir Barech in Turbat, Balochistan, police said.
Kech Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Captain (retd) Zohaib Mohsin confirmed that militants used a remote-controlled bomb in the attack, which occurred on Press Club Road.
