Summary 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 f
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan in the Shor Parod mountain range of Khuzdar, security sources said.
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.
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.
Following the operation, search and clearance operations have been intensified in the area, while operations are underway at various locations to track down terrorists who fled during the exchange of fire.
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.
The sources further said operations would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism, adding that the pursuit of terrorists would continue until the last militant was neutralised and all necessary measures would be taken to bring terrorist elements to their logical end.
