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12 Terrorists Killed in Intelligence-Based Operation in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR

From Dawn · () English

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  • Pakistan’s military said security forces killed 12 militants in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district.
  • The operation targeted a hideout linked by the military to Fitna al Hindustan, a label Pakistan uses for Balochistan-based groups it says are backed by India.
  • ISPR said forces destroyed ammunition and improvised explosive devices and continued searches for other militants in the area.

Pakistan’s security forces killed 12 militants in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the military’s media wing said Friday.

Inter-Services Public Relations said the operation took place on Wednesday after authorities received information about the presence of militants belonging to Fitna al Hindustan. Pakistan uses that designation for Balochistan-based militant groups to emphasize what it describes as India’s role in terrorism and destabilization across the country.

During the conduct of the operation, the terrorists’ hideout was identified, monitored and busted through prompt surgical action

· Inter-Services Public RelationsPakistan’s military described how forces targeted the alleged militant hideout.

According to ISPR, troops identified and monitored the militants’ hideout before destroying it in what the statement called a prompt, targeted action. The military said all 12 militants were Indian-backed, and that ammunition and improvised explosive devices were destroyed at the site.

Search and clearance operations continued in the area to find any other militants, ISPR said. It added that the security forces and law-enforcement agencies would maintain their counterterrorism campaign under Azm-i-Istehkam at full pace to eliminate what it called foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.

continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country

· Inter-Services Public RelationsThe military said its counterterrorism campaign would continue.
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