21 terrorists killed, six officials martyred in Balochistan: ISPR
At least 21 terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored proxies of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij have been killed and six officials martyred in multiple engagements with the security forces in different parts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed on the night of 31 August-1 September…
On 31 August, terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed groups Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to set up an illegal checkpoint along the N-40 Quetta-Taftan Highway in order to extort commuters. Security forces responded immediately to this threat, engaging the terrorists in a fierce firefight and ultimately killing 11 of them. During this operation, a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives were confiscated from the insurgents.
The next day, on 1 September, terrorists from the Fitna al-Khawarij group launched a coordinated assault against the Customs House. This attack aimed to prevent Customs officials from carrying out their lawful duties and create a safe haven for ongoing criminal activities in the region. The security forces countered this threat effectively, repelling the terrorist attack and subsequently eliminating 10 more terrorists.
The attackers who managed to escape were subsequently engaged by the security forces, resulting in additional casualties.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif both praised the security forces for their efforts in eliminating 21 terrorists during these operations in Balochistan. They expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of six personnel, including two officers and a Customs official, who were martyred during the engagements.
The president and prime minister emphasized that these brave men set an outstanding example of defending their country by sacrificing their lives. The government, they said, remains resolute in its determination to completely eradicate terrorism from the nation.
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