Eight Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR

On October 17, security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province conducted three intelligence-driven operations against terrorists linked to an Indian-backed group called Fitna al Hindustan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations took place in Quetta, Nushki, and Khuzdar districts, resulting in the deaths of eight terrorists.

In Quetta's Panjpai area, security forces thwarted an attempt by terrorists to set up a roadblock to impede local traffic, eliminating five terrorists in the process. Following a fierce exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed during a separate operation in Nushki district. Weapons and ammunition were recovered during these raids.

In Khuzdar district, security forces engaged a terrorist hideout in an intelligence-driven operation, killing one terrorist and seizing 490 kilograms of explosives. The ISPR announced that ongoing "sanitization operations" are being conducted to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the areas. They also stated that security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue counterterrorism operations under the "Azm-e-Istehkam" vision, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. This plan aims to eradicate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful counterterrorism operations in Balochistan.