Assalam-o-Alaikum, my dear readers. How are you all? I hope you are well.
Yesterday evening, the news flashed on TV while my family was having chai in the drawing room. A 34-year-old officer from Lahore, Major Wajahat Waheed, gave his life in Balochistan. He was standing in front of his men when a hidden bomb went off near Pasni. And on the same day, our soldiers also stopped four terrorists in Kalat. Let me share the full story with you in simple words.
The Sad News
On Monday, the army’s media wing ISPR shared the news. Major Wajahat Waheed embraced martyrdom in Balochistan. He was only 34 years old, and he belonged to Lahore.
The Major was leading a clearance operation. In other words, he was in front of his team while his men were clearing an area of terrorists. Then a hidden bomb went off. People call this bomb an IED, and its blast took the life of Major Wajahat Waheed.
The operation took place in Shadi Kaur, an area near Pasni in Gwadar, Balochistan. The army says it will never forget his sacrifice, and I agree with them.
Who Was Major Wajahat Waheed?
Major Wajahat Waheed was a 34-year-old officer of the Pakistan Army from Lahore. He was leading his men in a dangerous area, which tells us one thing about him: he was a brave leader.
In the army, officers often lead from the front. This means they walk in front and do not hide behind their men. Major Wajahat did the same. He was in front when the bomb went off, and he gave his life while protecting his team and his country.
Every Pakistani should remember his name. He died so that others could live in peace. This is the highest sacrifice a person can give.
The Kalat Operation: Four Terrorists Killed
On the same day, October 18, our forces carried out another operation in Jattakabad, an area in Kalat district of Balochistan.
The army had received secret information that terrorists were hiding in this area. As a result, the soldiers launched an intelligence-based operation, or an IBO for short.
The soldiers found the hideout, and then a heavy exchange of fire started. In the end, our soldiers eliminated four terrorists. The army also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. In simple words, the terrorists had many guns and bullets, but now they cannot use them to hurt people.
Both operations happened on the same day. Both came from secret information, and both targeted the same group of terrorists.
What Is Fitna al Hindustan?
You may hear this name in the news. The state calls Balochistan-based militant groups “Fitna al Hindustan”. According to the state, these groups get help from India, and their aim is to spread terrorism and create problems in Pakistan.
India has rejected such claims in the past. However, our army’s statement clearly names this group. According to ISPR, the hideouts found in Gwadar and Kalat belonged to this group, and the army says these hideouts were a threat to local people.
I am only sharing what the official statement says. The ISPR is the official voice of the army, so their statement is the verified source for this story.
A Busy Week in Balochistan
This was not the only operation this week. In fact, Balochistan has seen many operations in recent days. Let me share the full picture with you.
Just a day earlier, 8 terrorists were killed in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar just a day earlier. That was also an ISPR operation. So in two days, our forces stopped 12 terrorists in Balochistan.
A few days before that, on the night of October 12 and 13, our forces killed five terrorists in Washuk. Earlier this month, they also stopped five more in Mastung. Clearly, the army is working day and night in the province.
There is also sad news from Mastung. In the Mastung police abduction case, we saw how dangerous the area has become. The fight against terrorism in Balochistan is still going on.
Why This Fight Continues
You may ask a good question. Why does this fight go on? The answer is not simple. But let me explain the main points.
First, Balochistan is a very big province. It has mountains and empty lands where terrorists can hide. That is why the army needs secret information to find them.
Second, some groups want to create fear in the province. They attack soldiers, police, and even common people. The state says foreign hands are behind them, which is why the army calls it “foreign-sponsored terrorism”.
Third, the army has a clear plan called Azm-e-Istehkam. The Federal Apex Committee approved this plan under the National Action Plan. Under this plan, the fight against terrorism will continue at full pace. The ISPR said this clearly in its statement.
A new report also shows the problem is growing. The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies says terrorist attacks in Balochistan went up by seven per cent. There were 83 attacks in July and 89 in August. As a result, the report calls Balochistan the province “most affected” by terrorism.
What Happens Next?
The ISPR says sanitisation operations will continue. This means the army will keep searching the area. They will look for more terrorists and clear more hideouts. The aim is simple: they will leave no terrorist in the area.
The army also said something strong. The security forces and law enforcement agencies are committed to ending this menace, and they will not stop until the job is done.
For us, the common people, there is one duty. We must remember the sacrifice of Major Wajahat Waheed. He was 34 and from Lahore. He had a family and dreams. But he chose to stand in front of danger so that we could sleep in peace.
According to Dawn’s report on the ISPR statement, the Major was leading the operation when the IED blast happened. Geo News also reported that our forces carried out the operations on October 18 in Gwadar and Kalat.
I feel proud and sad at the same time. I am proud because our soldiers are so brave, but I am sad because we lost a young life. This is the price of peace, and our soldiers pay it every day.
May Allah bless the soul of Major Wajahat Waheed. And may He give strength to his family. Pakistan will never forget him.
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