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ISPR Confirms Successful Intelligence-Based Operations
Security forces have killed 10 militants in intelligence-based operations over the past 48 hours in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts, the military’s media wing said Wednesday.
Details of the Operations
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations targeted militants of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij, alleging they were operating with Indian support.
- Seven militants were killed in Surab district
- Three militants were killed in Mastung district
- Two female suicide bombers linked to Fitna al-Hindustan were arrested in Mastung
- One facilitator was also detained
- Troops recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the militants
National Leadership Condemns Terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the fight against terrorism would continue until the menace was completely eradicated, describing militants as enemies of Balochistan’s peace, development, and prosperity. He added that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces in their unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism.
President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed that Pakistan’s campaign against terrorism driven by external interference would continue, emphasizing the state’s commitment to countering militant threats and maintaining peace and stability.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for the successful operations, commending their professionalism and bravery. He described the officers and personnel of the armed forces as “the nation’s real heroes” and said the country was proud of those fighting what he called Indian-sponsored terrorism.
Ongoing Clearance Operations
The ISPR added that clearance operations were continuing to eliminate any remaining militants in the area, reiterating that operations would continue until what it described as “foreign-sponsored terrorism” had been completely eradicted.
