RAWALPINDI: A Daesh terrorist was killed in an intelligence-based operation by Pakistan’s security forces in the in Qilla Saifullah District of Balochistan province, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces in an intelligence-based operation in Qilla Saifullah District of Balochistan on 9 February on reported presence of a high-profile terrorist.”
The statement said, “During the conduct of operation, after intense fire exchange, HVT, Abdul Shakoor alias Abu Hamza Khurasani of Daesh was sent to hell.”
It said the killed terrorist was the mastermind of recent bombings in Qila Saifullah and Pishin on 7 February 24 and was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies.
“He also planned to conduct high profile suicide bombing attacks in Balochistan, which have been successfully averted due to timely and prompt action by security forces and the intelligence agencies,” ISPR said.
The ISPR further said, security forces of Pakistan, in step with Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.
