Two soldiers embraced martyrdom and one injured in a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and the terrorists in Balochistan.

According to ISPR, on Saturday night, terrorists fire raided a security forces post in general area Khost, near Harnai, Balochistan.

Having successfully repulsed the distant fire raid, the escaping terrorists were pursued into the nearby mountains.

As a follow up, during an encircling effort to cut off fleeing terrorists, a heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and a security forces patrol as well.

During the skirmish, two valiant sons of soil, Naik Atif and Sepoy Qayyum embraced Shahadat besides Major Umer who got injured while causing losses to the terrorists.

At the eve of 75th Independence Day, Security Forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.