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18 terrorists killed in premature explosion in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in a premature explosion and a subsequent security operation in Balochistan’s Surab district on Wednesday, while three civilians lost their lives and two soldiers were injured, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said an under-prepared Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive…

18 terrorists killed in premature explosion in Balochistan

On August 12, an under-prepared Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated prematurely in the Surab district of Balochistan, killing eight terrorists and injuring several others. The incident was allegedly being prepared by the terrorist group Fitna Al Hindustan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Following the explosion, secondary blasts were triggered by explosives stored at the site, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to two soldiers, as reported by the ISPR. In the aftermath of the explosion, security forces and the Balochistan Police initiated a joint clearance operation in the area. During the operation, militants fleeing the scene were engaged in an exchange of fire, leading to the killing of ten more terrorists.

The military reiterated its commitment to counter-terrorism operations under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework, acknowledging that the threat of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism remains a concern.

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