Eight 'Indian-sponsored' terrorists killed in Balochistan operations, says ISPR

Security forces killed eight terrorists, described by the military as Indian-sponsored, in three intelligence-based operations in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar districts of Balochistan on October 17, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The operations foiled a roadblock attempt and targeted two hideouts.

How many terrorists were killed in Balochistan?

Eight terrorists were killed across three operations: five in Quetta, two in Nushki and one in Khuzdar. The ISPR said the Quetta group belonged to "Fitna al Hindustan," which it described as an Indian proxy. Weapons and ammunition were recovered in Nushki, and explosives in Khuzdar.

What happened in Quetta and Nushki?

According to the ISPR, security forces foiled an attempt by terrorists to set up a roadblock in the Panjpai area of Quetta district to disrupt local traffic. The operation ended with five terrorists killed.

In Nushki district, security forces carried out a sanitization operation and busted a terrorist hideout after an intense exchange of fire. Two terrorists were killed, and weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site, the statement said.

What was recovered in Khuzdar?

In a separate intelligence-based operation in Khuzdar district, security forces launched an offensive against a terrorist hideout and killed one terrorist. Security personnel recovered a large quantity of explosives weighing approximately 490 kilograms, the ISPR said.

The military said sanitization operations were continuing in the affected areas to eliminate any remaining terrorists.

What is the military's counterterrorism plan?

The ISPR said security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue their counterterrorism campaign under the vision of "Azm-e-Istehkam." The Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan approved the vision. The military described the campaign's aim as eliminating foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.