Four Iranian soldiers rescued in Balochistan

By News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday the security forces had rescued four Iranian soldiers being held captive by a militant group in Balochistan.

The rescue took place in Amori area of Chagai district near the Afghan border, the statement said. “Security forces conducted successful IBO (intelligence-based operation) at Amori in district Chagai, Balochistan about 3-4 kilometres from Pak-Afg Border. Terrorists of proscribed organisation were reported to have entered Pakistan from Afghanistan side along with abducted Iranian soldiers. After exchange of fire 4 Iranian soldiers recovered from a transitioning hideout. Iranian soldiers being handed over to Iranian authorities,” the ISPR said. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi expressed Tehran’s gratefulness for the rescue of the soldiers. In an official statement issued on Thursday, he said: “We express our thankfulness and appreciation to the Pakistan government and army for the successful operation that freed these brave border guards”.