Security forces kill 18 Indian sponsored terrorists in Balochistan operations
Pakistan
Security forces killed 18 terrorists linked to India’s proxy group, Fitna al Hindustan, in two operations in Balochistan. Weapons and explosives were recovered, with ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Security forces have killed eighteen terrorists belonging to India proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, in two separate operations conducted on October 28 and 29 in Balochistan.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said an intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted in general area Chiltan Mountains, Quetta district on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen Indian sponsored terrorists were eliminated
In another IBO conducted in general area Buleda, Kech district, a terrorist hideout was busted and four terrorists were successfully neutralized.
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities.
“Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area as 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,” ISPR said in a statement.
Earlier, security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dogar area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district following confirmed reports about the presence of militants linked to Fitna al Khwarij, an Indian-backed proxy group.
The operation led to the elimination of seven militants after a fierce exchange of fire between the troops and the hostile elements, according to ISPR.
During the intense encounter, six soldiers, including a young officer, embraced martyrdom while displaying exceptional courage. Captain Noman Saleem, aged 24 and a resident of Mianwali, served as a Medical Officer and was providing medical assistance while also engaging in combat. He and his team fought valiantly until their last breath.
The other five soldiers who laid down their lives include Havildar Amjad Ali (39, Swabi), Naik Waqas Ahmad (36, Rawalpindi), Sepoy Aijaz Ali (23, Shikarpur), Sepoy Muhammad Waleed (23, Jhelum), and Sepoy Muhammad Shahbaz (32, Khairpur). Their sacrifices add to the long list of Pakistan’s security personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.
