Summary Security forces shot down five drones targeting a checkpost in Kharan, Balochistan, foiling an attempted attack. No casualties or property damage were reported.
QUETTA (Dunya News) – Security forces have foiled an attempted drone attack on a security checkpost in Balochistan's Kharan district, shooting down five drones, according to security sources.
The sources said militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to target a checkpost located in the Albat area of Kharan using low-altitude drones.
However, security personnel responded promptly and effectively, destroying all five drones before they could strike the installation.
No casualties or damage to property were reported as a result of the incident.
Security sources said the timely response prevented the attempted attack from causing any harm.
Security forces have reiterated their commitment to eliminating terrorism from Balochistan and maintaining peace and security across the province.
A day earlier, security forces have a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation in Minaz, an area of Balochistan’s Kech district, as part of the ongoing Operation Raddul Fitna 3, according to security sources.
Sources said the operation took place in the area after terrorists attempted to establish a blockade while taking two women with them.
Troops pursued the militants as they attempted to flee, leading to an exchange of fire. One militant was killed during the confrontation.
Security personnel also recovered weapons and ammunition from the deceased militant, the sources said.
Following the encounter, security forces launched clearance operations in the area to locate any other suspects who may still be present.
