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Operations Continue Across Balochistan
Security forces killed seven terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Kharan district of Balochistan, destroying several hideouts and recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition, sources said on Sunday .
The operation was conducted under the ongoing “Radd-ul-Fitna 3” campaign after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. According to security sources, seven terrorists were killed during the operation, while several hideouts were completely destroyed.
A search of the hideouts led to the recovery of modern weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, other military equipment, and two vehicles and a motorcycle. The militants were allegedly involved in planning robberies and suicide attacks in Kharan and nearby areas.
Separate Operation in Khuzdar
In a separate operation in Khuzdar district on Saturday, security forces killed 10 terrorists and injured several others in the mountainous Shor Pard area, according to security sources. Security forces cordoned off and engaged multiple militant hideouts during the operation. The terrorists were operating in three separate groups, resulting in an intense exchange of fire.
Surab Operation Earlier This Week
Earlier this week, the military said 18 terrorists affiliated with what it termed “Fitna al-Hindustan” had been eliminated in Surab district. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), eight terrorists were killed when explosives detonated while militants were preparing a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, while a subsequent clearance operation resulted in the deaths of another 10 terrorists. Two soldiers were also injured in an exchange of fire.
Government Response and Leadership Praise
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces for the Khuzdar operation, saying successful actions against terrorists demonstrated the expertise of the country’s security forces. “The entire nation is with the security forces in the war against terrorism,” the prime minister said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have also praised security forces for the successful intelligence-based operation in Khuzdar.
Security forces have vowed to continue targeted operations against militant elements across Balochistan, with search and clearance operations being carried out to locate remaining militants and dismantle their networks.
