Three civilians dead, 18 terrorists killed in blast, counterterror operation in Balochistan

Three civilians were killed in a premature explosion and subsequent security operation in Balochistan's Surab district. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an under-prepared Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated on August 12, killing eight terrorists and injuring several others. The blast also triggered secondary explosions involving stored explosives, resulting in the deaths of the three civilians.

Following the explosion, security forces and Balochistan Police launched a joint clearance operation, detecting and killing another 10 terrorists after an exchange of fire, the ISPR said. Two soldiers were injured during the exchange. The military reported a total of 18 terrorists killed.

The ISPR attributed the terrorists to Fitna Al Hindustan and described the counter-terrorism operations as part of the Azm-e-Istehkam framework, targeting what it termed as foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism. Sanitisation operations were continuing in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining militants.

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