RAWALPINDI: Pakistan carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan in early hours of 18 January 2024, military’s media wing said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. The statement added that maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage.
The statement maintained, “Hideouts used by terrorist organisations namely Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front were successfully struck in an intelligence-based operation, code name ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’.”
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The ISPR said, “The targeted hideouts were being used by notorious terrorists including Dosta alias Chairman, Bajjar alias Soghat, Sahil alias Shafaq, Asghar alias Basham and Wazir alias Wazi, amongst others.”
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It added that Pakistan Armed Forces remain in a perpetual state of readiness to ensure safety of Pakistan citizens against acts of terrorism.
“Our resolve to ensure that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan is respected and safeguarded against any misadventure, remains unwavering.”
It maintained, “We reaffirm our determination to defeat all enemies of Pakistan with the support of the people of Pakistan.”
The statement further said, “Going forward, dialogue and cooperation is deemed prudent in resolving bilateral issues between the two neighbouring brotherly countries.”
