8 terrorists killed in high-tempo intelligence operations in Balochistan: ISPR

The military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday that eight terrorists were killed in two “high-tempo” intelligence operations in Balochistan’s Kharan and Mastung districts.

In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the “intelligence-driven” operations were conducted on June 25 and 26 as part of the counter terrorism campaign aimed at eliminating Fitna al Hindustan.

The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

The statement said that on June 25, the movement of a group of terrorists was picked up by security forces in Balochistan’s Kharan district.

“As a result of precise and skillful engagement, three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell while several were injured,” it said.

It added that on June 26, a pre-emptive intelligence-based operation was conducted in Balochistan’s Mastung district against the “possible presence of a suicide bomber”.

During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and after an intense fire exchange, five terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were successfully neutralised, ISPR said.

“Weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and motorbikes used by these terrorists were also recovered,” it said.

The statement said that sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area. It added that the counterterrorism campaign would continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.