74 Terrorists Killed in Security Operations in KP and Balochistan: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Security forces have killed 74 terrorists in successful intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, targeting militant groups allegedly operating with Indian backing.
A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered during the operations, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In a statement, the military’s media wing said security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in Mir Ali and Orakzai districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the operations, which continued over the past 48 hours, intense exchanges of fire resulted in the killing of 35 terrorists in Mir Ali and eight in Orakzai.
The ISPR said the operations inflicted significant losses on Fitna al-Khawarij, which it described as operating with Indian backing. Clearance and sanitisation operations are still underway to eliminate any remaining terrorist elements in the areas.
Meanwhile, security forces also conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Karam area of Quetta district in Balochistan, where 31 terrorists allegedly backed by India were killed in various engagements.
The military’s media wing said security forces effectively targeted and destroyed several terrorist hideouts during operations against Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan.
According to the ISPR, a substantial quantity of modern weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other explosive materials was recovered from the terrorists’ hideouts. The recovered material was reportedly intended to be used in major acts of sabotage.
The ISPR reiterated that security operations would continue until foreign-sponsored terrorism was completely eliminated from the country. It added that Operation Azm-e-Istehkam would continue with full momentum and strength to ensure peace and stability.
PM Commends Security Forces
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to the professionalism and courage of security forces for their successful operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the destruction of several terrorist hideouts and the recovery of a large quantity of weapons and explosives.
The prime minister said security personnel were working around the clock to foil the nefarious designs of anti-state elements.
He added that under the National Action Plan, the fight against foreign-sponsored terrorism would continue with full force until the complete elimination of the menace from the country.
