Summary Several militants were killed during the action, while a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the militants’ hideout
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Security forces have killed 12 India-sponsored terrorists during operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitan 3, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district after tracing a militant hideout.
"During the conduct of operation, terrorists hideout was identified, monitored and busted through prompt surgical action by own forces killing all 12 India-sponsored terrorists," the ISPR said.
In another operation in Kachhi Bagh, Balochistan, security forces responded promptly to an attempted militant attack and thwarted the assault, the ISPR said.
Several militants were killed during the action, while a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the militants’ hideout.
The ISPR said improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and ammunition found at the site were destroyed on the spot.
A clearance operation is continuing in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining militants, the military said.
The ISPR reaffirmed that counterterrorism operations would continue with full force until the last militant was eliminated.
“Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain determined to eliminate terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for eliminating 12 terrorists backed by Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat.
In separate statements, the president and the prime minister expressed their resolve to completely eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country.
They said the entire nation stood firmly with the armed forces in their unwavering resolve to safeguard the country.
“The continuous operations by law enforcement agencies and security forces are aimed at completely eliminating terrorism being patronized by external elements,” the president remarked.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said officers and personnel of the security forces were conducting effective operations against terrorists attempting to undermine peace in the country.
He said the government will never allow terrorists to succeed in their nefarious designs to disrupt peace in Balochistan.
