QUETTA: Security forces killed seven terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Kachhi and Kalat districts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
The operations were carried out on June 2 based on intelligence reports regarding the presence of terrorists in the areas.
“An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in general area Mach of Kachhi district on reported presence of Fitna al Hindustan terrorists,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. During the operation, it added, troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, five Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell.
It said that in another IBO conducted in general area Margand of Kalat district, “a Fitna al Hindustan terrorist hideout was busted and two Fitna al Hindustan terrorists were successfully neutralised”.
“Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed Fitna al Hindustan terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities,” ISPR statement said.
“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and reaffirm the nation’s unwavering resolve to bring the perpetrators of Indian-sponsored terrorism and their facilitators to justice,” it added.
Published in Dawn, June 4th, 2025
