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18 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations, Military Reports
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18 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations, Military Reports

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed 18 suspected terrorists during operations in the Surab district.
  • An improvised explosive device detonated prematurely during preparation, killing eight terrorists and injuring others.
  • A secondary explosion and subsequent engagement with fleeing militants resulted in the deaths of 10 more terrorists, with two soldiers injured.

Security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province have eliminated 18 suspected terrorists during operations in the Surab district, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported Wednesday.

An under preparation Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated while being prepared by terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan in Surab District of Balochistan.

— ISPRDescribing the initial incident involving the VBIED.

The operation involved a premature detonation of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) that was allegedly being prepared by terrorists affiliated with "Fitna Al Hindustan," a designation used by Pakistan to attribute India's alleged role in regional destabilization.

The initial blast killed eight terrorists and injured several others. A subsequent detonation of other explosives stored at the site also resulted in the deaths of three civilians. Following the explosions, security forces launched a clearance operation.

The premature detonation during preparation resulted in the confirmed killing of eight terrorists, with multiple others injured.

— ISPRDetailing the immediate aftermath of the VBIED detonation.

During the operation, security forces intercepted and engaged fleeing terrorists, neutralizing ten more. The ISPR stated that two soldiers were injured during the exchange of fire. The military confirmed that "sanitisation operations continue in the area to eliminate any remaining terrorists."

In total eighteen terrorists affilated with Fitna Al Hindustan have been eliminated in these incidents so far.

— ISPRProviding the final count of terrorists killed in the operations.

The ISPR concluded by affirming that Pakistan's counter-terrorism campaign, operating under the vision 'Azm e Istehkam,' will proceed at full pace to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism. The designation "Fitna Al Hindustan" highlights Pakistan's narrative regarding India's alleged involvement in terrorist activities within the country.

The relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm e Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

— ISPRConcluding statement on the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
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