News Desk:
QUETTA: Terrorists abducted Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza (serving in DHA Quetta) and his cousin Mr. Umer Javed while returning to Quetta near Warchoom, Ziarat, after having visited Quaid’s residency, the military’s media wing said on Thursday night.
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on receipt of information, Army Quick Reaction Forces were immediately dispatched to chase fleeing terrorists who traced them moving to their hideouts in the general area of Mangi Dam. A deliberate search operation was launched by security forces using SSG troops and helicopters.
Resultantly, on night 13/14 July, a group of 6-8 Terrorists was spotted moving in a Nullah in nearby mountains by one of the teams of security forces. On sensing their possible encirclement, Terrorists shot Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza Shaheed and attempted to flee.
In the ensuing exchange of fire, 2 x Terrorists have been killed while a cache of IEDs, explosives and ammunition has also been recovered. However, in the process, the remaining Terrorists along with another abductee Mr Omer were able to flee for time being.
Determined to recover the innocent civilian hostage and apprehend perpetrators, sanitization operation in the area by security forces continues unabated despite bad weather conditions.
Security Forces remain resolute to thwart such cowardly attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan.
Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Quddus Bizenjo has expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Laeeq Baig Mirza. In a condolence statement on Thursday, Mr. Bizenjo said the terrorists involved in the martyrdom of Lt Colonel Laeeq would be brought to justice.
“Terrorists and their masters would be brought to justice”, CM Balochistan said. The funeral prayer of the martyred colonel was offered in Quetta. High-ranking military and civil officials participated in the funeral prayer.
The kidnappers had left the family members of Lt Colonel Laeeq Baig Mirza in the Warchoom area of Ziarat. The kidnappers had taken away the Lt Colonel to an undisclosed location.
Home Minister Balochistan, Mir Ziaullah Langove has strongly condemned the incident and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book. In a statement issued after the recovery of the dead body, Mr. Langove said the terrorists involved in the crime would not be spared.
