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 praised security forces for foiling a major terrorist attack involving a vehicle laden with explosives near the Kanduwa Post on the N-25 national highway in Mastung.

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

Expressing deep grief and regret over the martyrdom of two citizens and injuries to security personnel in the attack, he said he shared in the sorrow of the bereaved families.

Nawabzada Amir Hamzah Zehri said the professional capabilities, courage and sacrifices of the security forces in the fight against terrorism were commendable.

He said protecting the lives and property of citizens was the government’s foremost responsibility, and that no conspiracy against the peace, development and prosperity of the province would be allowed to succeed.