Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to the 18 soldiers of FC (Frontier Corps) Balochistan, who embraced martyrdom while courageously confronting terrorists in Kalat District of Balochistan.

In a statement, he said the brave sons of FC Balochistan sacrificed their lives for the peace of the country, and the nation takes pride in the bravery of the martyred soldiers.

The Interior Minister said martyrs are the heroes of the nation. He said the 18 brave sons of the nation have achieved eternal glory by sacrificing their lives for the homeland and have attained the exalted status of martyrdom.

He said the nation salutes their immense sacrifice. He made it clear that the nation stands with the families of the martyrs. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the nation deeply values the sacrifices of the security forces in the war against terrorism.

He expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs. The Interior Minister also praised the security forces for eliminating 23 terrorists in Mangochar. He commended the security forces for bringing the 23 terrorists to a humiliating end.

He said the security forces have thwarted the nefarious designs of the terrorists. He added that the nation stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the security forces.