Five terrorists killed, three injured in security operations across Balochistan

At least five terrorists were killed and three others injured by security forces in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Balochistan's Kech, Panjgur, and Zhob districts, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.

The military's media wing stated that the operations are part of an extensive effort to track down the perpetrators of recent attacks in Balochistan.

The operations come in response to a series of "cowardly terrorist activities" targeting civilians across the province on August 26, the ISPR said.

"On the night of August 29-30, in three separate IBOs in District Kech, Panjgur, and Zhob, five terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces, while three terrorists got injured during the intense fire exchange," the statement read.

The ISPR added that sanitisation operations will continue until all those involved in these heinous acts are brought to justice.

"The forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan," the statement further mentioned.

This development follows a series of deadly attacks in the region, including an incident on Monday where at least 23 passengers were killed after being offloaded from buses and trucks in the Rarasham area of Balochistan's Musakhail district.

Separately, at least 10 people, including police and Balochistan Levies personnel, were martyred in a gun attack in Kalat.

Additionally, 14 security personnel, including 10 soldiers and four members of law enforcement agencies, were martyred in clearance operations, which resulted in the neutralisation of at least 21 militants.