ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 12 terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group “Fitna al Hindustan” during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat District of southwestern Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on Wednesday following reports about the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy in the district.
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“During the conduct of operation, terrorists’ hideout was identified, monitored and busted through prompt surgical action by own forces,” the ISPR said, adding that all 12 “Indian-sponsored terrorists” were killed.
The security forces also destroyed a cache of ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found at the hideout, according to the statement.
Following the operation, sanitisation operations are being conducted in the area to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists who may still be present there, the ISPR said.
The latest operation comes as security forces and law-enforcement agencies continue counter-terrorism operations across the country under the government’s vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam.”
The ISPR said the counter-terrorism campaign was being pursued under the vision approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
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It reiterated that security forces and law-enforcement agencies would continue their operations at full pace to eliminate the threat of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
The operation in Kalat is part of the ongoing efforts by Pakistani security forces to disrupt terrorist networks, destroy their hideouts and prevent attacks against civilians and security personnel.
PM Shehbaz lauds security forces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised the officers and personnel of the security forces for conducting a successful operation against terrorists belonging to “Fitna al-Hindustan” in Balochistan’s Kalat district.
The prime minister commended the professional capabilities and bravery of the security forces for killing 12 terrorists during the operation in Kalat. “We will continue the fight against terrorism until the menace of terrorism is eliminated from the country,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
He said the officers and personnel of the security forces were carrying out effective operations against terrorists seeking to undermine peace in the country.
The prime minister said the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Armed Forces in their unwavering resolve to protect the country.
“We will never allow terrorists to succeed in their nefarious designs to destroy peace in Balochistan,” he said.
The prime minister also reaffirmed the government’s resolve to continue efforts to eliminate terrorism and ensure peace and security across the country.
