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Security forces kill 11 terrorists during operations in Balochistan's Panjgur, Chagai

Security forces have killed 11 terrorists in separate operations in Panjgur and Chagai districts of Balochistan, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday, citing security sources. The operations were conducted under Operation Raddul Fitna 3 . In Panjgur’s Gowargo area, security forces neutralised five terrorists and recovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from their…

Security forces kill 11 terrorists during operations in Balochistan's Panjgur, Chagai

In a series of operations conducted in Balochistan's Panjgur and Chagai districts, security forces killed 11 terrorists, according to Radio Pakistan. In Panjgur's Gowargo area, five terrorists were neutralized, and a significant cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered. Meanwhile, six terrorists were killed in Chagai's Aminabad and Siah Chang areas.

The Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, praised the security forces for thwarting terrorist intentions and maintaining national security. Balochistan has seen an increase in terrorist attacks, with the number rising by seven percent from July to August. Terrorists have been actively carrying out attacks, including a coordinated assault on the Customs House in Pishin district on August 31, and blocking the N-40 highway in Chagai's Nokcha area.

Security forces have been intensifying counter-terrorism operations in response to the heightened threat.

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