Two soldiers embraced martyrdom after a check post came under terrorist attack in Kech District of Balochistan province on Friday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists targeted a check post in Kech District and after an intense exchange of fire, two soldiers embraced martyrdom.

The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Manzar Abbas, a resident of Khushab, and sepoy Abdul Fateh, a resident of Khuzdar.

“Search operation is being carried out in the surrounding areas to eliminate the absconding terrorists,” the statement added.