Security forces kill eight terrorists in Balochistan operation

Large cache of arms and ammunition including explosives were also recovered, says ISPR

Balochistan's Kech district was the site of a successful operation carried out by Pakistan's security forces on Thursday. According to a statement released by the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), eight terrorists were killed during the sanitisation operation.

The operation was launched after the terrorists attempted to ambush a convoy of security forces in the district the previous day.

The ISPR statement further elaborated that the security forces, who were alert and combat-ready, foiled the terrorists' attempt without any loss of life. Subsequently, they launched a follow-up operation to track down the fleeing terrorists using ground and aviation assets.

The operation led to the identification of a suspected terrorist hideout in Mazaaband Range, where the sanitisation operation was conducted.

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During the operation, a heavy exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the killing of eight terrorists. The security forces also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including explosives.

The ISPR statement also reiterated Pakistan's commitment to thwart any attempts by inimical elements, acting on the behest of hostile intelligence agencies, to disrupt peace in the province.

Pakistan's security forces have conducted numerous operations across the country in the past three months, arresting terrorists and their facilitators and foiling several attacks. In Balochistan alone, 3,414 operations were conducted, including 2,980 area domination operations, 67 intelligence-based operations, and 367 area sanitisation operations. During these operations, security forces arrested 112 terrorists and killed 40 others.

The successful operation in Kech district is yet another testament to Pakistan's security forces' unwavering commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the country.

The government and people of Pakistan continue to stand behind their security forces in their fight against terrorism and violent extremism.