Eight Terrorists Killed in Intelligence-Based Operations in Balochistan, Says ISPR

RAWALPINDI, October 18 – Pakistan’s security forces have killed eight terrorists belonging to “Fitna al-Hindustan” in a series of intelligence-based operations in the Quetta, Noshki and Khuzdar districts of Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Fitna al-Hindustan is the term the state uses for India-sponsored militant groups.

The ISPR said that on October 17, security forces foiled an attempt by terrorists to set up roadblocks in the Panjpai area. Five terrorists were killed in the operation, and their hideout was destroyed.

In another exchange of heavy fire, two more terrorists were killed, and security forces recovered weapons and ammunition.

In a separate operation in Khuzdar, security forces targeted a terrorist hideout and killed one terrorist. Around 490 kilograms of explosives were also recovered during the raid.

The ISPR said that counter-terrorism operations by the security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue until terrorism sponsored and supported from abroad is completely eliminated.