Security Forces Kill 31 Terrorists in Intelligence-Based Operation in Balochistan: ISPR

Rawalpindi, The Gulf Observer: Security Forces have killed 31 Indian-sponsored terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan during a comprehensive intelligence-based area sanitisation operation in Kurram areas of District Quetta, Balochistan, according to a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The operation was launched on November 3 as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign across the country.

Multiple Terrorist Hideouts Engaged

According to ISPR, multiple terrorist hideouts were effectively engaged during the intelligence-based operation, resulting in the elimination of 31 terrorists after several engagements.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists’ hideouts, the military’s media wing said.

Counter-Terrorism Campaign Under Azm-e-Istehkam to Continue

The ISPR news release stated that the counter-terrorism drive would be pursued with full resolve.

“Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the news release said.

The operation forms part of Pakistan’s sustained efforts under Azm-e-Istehkam to eliminate terrorism, secure the country’s border regions and ensure lasting peace and stability in Balochistan and across Pakistan.