14 soldiers embraced martyrdom in terror attack near Gwadar

• The security convoy was moving from Pasni to Ormara.
• The sanitisation operation was being carried out in area.
• ISPR said perpetrators of this heinous act will be hunted down.

RAWALPINDI: As many as 14 soldiers were martyred when terrorists attacked two vehicles carrying security forces in Gwadar.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the unfortunate incident occurred when the security convoy was moving from Pasni to Ormara in Gwadar district.

The ISPR added that a sanitisation operation was being carried out in the area and perpetrators of this heinous act will be hunted down [and] brought to justice.

The ISPR mentioned that the security forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

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