Two security personnel embraced martyrdom and another soldier was injured during an exchange of fire with terrorists at Balor area in Balochistan.

In a press release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a combat patrol of security forces was initiated in general areas of Balor, after credible intelligence with respect to move of a group of terrorists in Hoshab area.

The group was linked with firing incidents on security forces and civilians besides planting improvised explosive devices, Radio Pakistan reported.

“While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, a party of terrorists tried to ambush closing in patrol and opened fire onto security forces.”

The ISPR said Major Saqib Hussain and Naik Baqir Ali embraced martydorm, while another soldier sustained injuries during exchange of fire.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, four security personnel were martyred in a terror attack in the Sherani district of Balochistan.

Three of the four officials killed were police officers, while the fourth was a Frontier Constabulary official.

The exchange of fire also killed one terrorist.

The attack took place on a check post in Dhana Sar town in Sherani district, which is a part of Zhob Division.