ZIARAT: They were outnumbered. They ran out of bullets. They stood their ground anyway.
This is the untold story of Pumping Station 3 — where 35 policemen, forewarned by intelligence, held a post against a relentless terrorist assault for an entire day. Where reinforcements raced through mountain ambushes to reach their brothers. Where 15 terrorists were sent to hell, and nine brave sons of Pakistan embraced Shahdat.
The Trap
It began with distant fire. Just noise, at first. The terrorists weren’t attacking — they were draining.
Through the long July day, they fired intermittently, forcing the post to expend its ammunition. By dusk, the policemen had consumed much of their stock. The enemy’s plan was simple: starve them of bullets, then overwhelm them.
What the enemy didn’t plan for was the heart of Pakistan’s police.
The Rescue
Back at headquarters, alarms were already sounding. A specialised force of 35 was dispatched. The Frontier Corps diverted an armed helicopter — which circled for a full 90 minutes, providing vital reconnaissance. FC personnel launched VTOLs and mortars to clear ambush sites.
But the terrain fought against them. High mountains. Deep crevices. Close-quarter engagements only. Every advance was agonizingly slow. Still, they pushed forward.
The Reckoning
After sunset, the terrorists closed in. Physical attack. Hand-to-hand. Bullet-to-bullet.
The police post held. The reinforcements arrived. Caught between the two, the militants were crushed. Fifteen killed on the spot.
But victory came at a cost. Nine policemen fell — martyrs who did not retreat, did not surrender, did not break.
The Escape
With ammunition exhausted, the survivors split into two groups under darkness. The DSP led one group to safety. The other — 18 brave men — encountered Kharjis and were taken hostage.
They are not forgotten. They will be brought home.
The Hunt
Today, a massive combing operation sweeps across 300 square kilometres of unforgiving mountain terrain. Army and FC are working in perfect coordination. Eight more terrorists have been eliminated. The operation will continue until every last militant is wiped out.
The Truth
Vested political interests are spreading lies. Exploiting tragedy. Twisting facts.
Let the record stand:
· The post held as long as it could.
· The reinforcements moved with boldness.
· The men fought with unmatched bravery.
Pakistan is indebted. Pakistan is proud. Pakistan will never forget.
