Commander leading Lal Masjid operation martyred
ISLAMABAD: The heavy firing late Sunday night caused great damage to a large area of Jamia Hafsa; the SSG Commander Haroon Islam, who led the operation on Friday operation, lost his life late Sunday night.
The new spell of explosions and firing started after the forces advancement towards the backside of Jamia Hafsa. It was reportedly the heaviest firing which lasted for 45 minutes; whereas, the light firing continued the whole night intermittently.
According to sources, the SSG Commander Leut. Col. Haroon Islam who was leading the Special Forces conducting Lal Masjid operation on Friday evening was injured and rushed to CMH hospital; however, he could not sustain the wounds and died.
Security sources, while talking to Geo News, have confirmed his death. According to sources, another rangers official also was injured in the fresh movements. The injured official is said to be Maj Tariq is being given medical treatment at CMH Rawalpindi. Both were airlifted by a helicopter to the hospital.
Today, curfew relaxation hours have been announced to start from 10am to last for two hours.
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