Martyred Major Babar Niazi laid to rest with full military honours in Mianwali

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Major Babar Niazi, who was martyred in an intelligence-based operation conducted in Sambaza, Zhob, was laid to rest with full military honours in Mianwali on Wednesday.

A large number of high-ranking military and civil officers as well as locals attended his funeral. 

On Tuesday, Major Babar Niazi was martyred while three terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob.

During the operation, the Army troops effectively engaged the terrorists location, as a result of which three terrorists were killed.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist present in the area. Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the Nation, remain determined to thwarting attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.