Security forces have killed 36 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations across Balochistan during the last 12 to 24 hours, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.
The operations were conducted in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi districts as part of an intensified counterterrorism campaign against Indian proxies, including Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij.
According to ISPR, the latest operations brought the number of terrorists killed across Balochistan during the last 48 to 72 hours to 48.
Six Terrorists Killed in Mastung Operation
On September 4, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mastung after identifying the movement of terrorists in the area.
An intense exchange of fire followed, resulting in the killing of six Indian-sponsored terrorists, ISPR said.
A cache of ammunition and improvised explosive devices was also destroyed at the site during the operation.
26 Khawarij Killed in Quetta’s Shaban
In another intelligence-based operation in the general area of Shaban, Quetta district, security forces identified four hideouts used by Khawarij.
According to ISPR, an ensuing exchange of fire resulted in the killing of 26 Khawarij.
The operation was part of the wider intelligence-led campaign being conducted across the province to disrupt militant networks and their hideouts.
Two Terrorists Killed in Kalat
Security forces also conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat, where they raided a terrorist hideout.
The operation resulted in the killing of two Indian-sponsored terrorists, according to ISPR.
Bhag Attack Foiled in Sibi
In the Bhag area of Sibi district, security forces, working in conjunction with the local population, responded swiftly to an attempted raid on a police station.
During the ensuing exchange of fire, two Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed, ISPR said.
The military credited the coordinated response of security forces and local residents with foiling the attempted attack on the police station.
48 Terrorists Killed Across Balochistan
ISPR said that 48 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij had been killed across Balochistan during the last 48 to 72 hours.
Security forces are continuing sanitisation operations in the affected areas to locate and eliminate any other terrorists who may be present.
The military said the ongoing operations form part of the counterterrorism campaign under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan.
ISPR said security forces and law-enforcement agencies would continue the campaign at full pace against what it described as foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism in the country.
