The rescue took place in Chaghi district of Balochistan province, near the Afghan border, the statement said. "Terrorists of a proscribed organisation were reported to have entered Pakistan from Afghanistan side along with abducted Iranian soldiers," it said. "After exchange of fire, four Iranian soldiers were recovered," it continued. The statement said the soldiers were being handed over to Iranian authorities, though it did not say when. It also did not say what date the rescue took place, or name the group holding the soldiers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 21, 2019 16:18 UTC