Security Forces Praised for Foiling Suicide Car Bomb Attack in Mastung

QUETTA: Provincial Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Nawabzada Amir Hamzah Zehri has paid tribute to security forces for foiling a major terrorist attempt involving a explosives-laden vehicle near Kanduwa Post on the National Highway N-25 in Mastung.

In a statement, the provincial minister said security forces responded promptly and effectively, thwarting the nefarious designs of the terrorists.

He expressed deep grief and regret over the martyrdom of two citizens and the injuries sustained by security personnel in the attack, and said the government stands in full sympathy with the bereaved families of the martyrs.

He said the professional capabilities, courage and sacrifices of the security forces in the fight against terrorism deserve high praise.

The provincial minister said protecting the lives and property of the public is the government’s foremost responsibility, and that no conspiracy against the province’s peace, development and prosperity will be allowed to succeed.