Security forces eliminate 15 India-backed terrorists in Balochistan operations
RAWALPINDI: As part of the country’s ongoing anti-terror efforts, security forces eliminated 15 India-backed terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. An IBO was conducted in Harnai district on the reported presence of Tehree-k-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as Fitna al-Khawarij, wherein 12 terrorists were killed after an intense engagement, noted the military’s media wing.
Meanwhile, another IBO was carried out in the Basima district, where three Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists were gunned down by the security forces — bringing the total number of killed militants to 15.
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities, added the ISPR.
The statement further highlighted that sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other India-sponsored terrorists, and further stressed that a relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” by security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended security forces for successful operations against terrorists.
In a statement, President Zardari said elimination of terrorists operating under Indian patronage in the IBOs demonstrates the professional capability and determination of security forces and stressed that rooting out foreign-backed terrorism remains the top priority.
The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the unwavering commitment to protect the homeland, added the president.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz remarked that the security forces are achieving significant successes against terrorism and expressed and expressed the firm commitment to completely eradicate terrorism from the country. Staff Report
