ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for the successful intelligence-based operation against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Khuzdar.
In their separate statements, they said that timely action and successful operations are proof of our security forces' professional skills and expertise.
The president and prime minister said that entire nation stands united alongside the security forces to root out the menace of terrorism from the country.
Earlier, the security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan in the Shor Parod mountain range of Khuzdar.
According to the sources, intelligence information was used to locate the terrorists’ hideouts, following which security forces cordoned off the area and carried out effective operations at several locations.
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The sources said the terrorists were present in the area in three small groups. As security forces advanced, the militants offered strong resistance and opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response from the forces.
As a result of the intense exchange of fire, 10 terrorists were killed and several others injured, the sources said.
Several terrorist hideouts were also cleared by the security forces.
Security sources said the possible hideouts and movement of terrorists in the area were being closely monitored, while additional measures were being taken to counter any potential threat.