Funeral prayers for Pakistan Rangers Sindh soldiers who were martyred while thwarting a terrorist attack were offered in Karachi on Sunday. The Rangers personnel lost their lives after successfully repelling a cowardly assault by the banned TTP splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahraar, which officials described as an Indian proxy.
High-Profile Attendance at Funeral Prayers
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Director General Rangers, the martyrs’ families, and senior civil and military officials attended the prayers in large numbers. Participants paid tribute to the sacrifices of the martyrs and expressed heartfelt condolences to their bereaved families.
Interior Minister Vows Accountability
Interior Minister Naqvi termed the attack extremely tragic and assured that those responsible would be held accountable. “Security forces will hunt down terrorist elements wherever they are and bring them to justice,” he said, emphasizing the government's commitment to eliminating terrorism.
Governor and CM Condemn Terrorism
Governor Hashmi condemned terrorism in the strongest terms and stated, “We will continue the struggle to eradicate terrorism from the country. We will not tolerate Indian-sponsored terrorism and will eliminate it root and branch.” Chief Minister Shah praised the martyrs, saying, “The Rangers soldiers embraced martyrdom while foiling the terrorists’ nefarious designs. We salute them. We stand with the security forces for the complete elimination of terrorism.”
Bodies Dispatched for Burial with Honours
After the funeral prayers, the bodies were dispatched to the martyrs’ hometowns for burial with full military honours. Later, Minister Naqvi and Governor Hashmi visited the site of the attack. Officials reiterated that security forces remain committed to eradicating terrorism completely.
Robbery FIR Registered After Eight-Day Delay
In a separate incident, a robbery FIR was registered after an eight-day delay, though details were not provided in the original report.
