Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR

Two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts resulted in the tragic death of a soldier and the killing of 17 terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The military claimed that security forces conducted the operations following reports of terrorists from India’s proxy group, Fitna al Hindustan, in the region.

The first operation targeted the Sanni area in Kachhi district, where security forces thwarted a road block established by the terrorists, resulting in the death of 10 of them. Additionally, weapons and ammunition were recovered during this operation.

In the second operation, security forces dismantled a terrorist hideout in Kharan, resulting in the elimination of seven Indian-sponsored khawarij. Another soldier, Sepoy Hikmatullah, who was 25 years old and hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, was martyred during the operations. ISPR emphasized that "sanitisation operations" would continue to eliminate any remaining Indian-sponsored terrorists in the area.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the security forces, commending their professional capabilities in thwarting the terrorists' plans. He also honored the martyred soldier, acknowledging their pride to the nation. Naqvi reiterated the commitment of the security forces to the complete eradication of Indian-sponsored terrorists.