QUETTA(National Times)- Scurity forces have killed eight Indian-sponsored terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, while two army personnel embraced martyrdom after terrorists targeted military vehicles with armed quadcopters.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, security forces have been conducting multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the areas of Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki since Friday.
The operations include area domination and patrolling along the Quetta–Taftan National Highway (N-40) to ensure the safety of local traffic and maintain security while counter-terrorism activities continue in the region.
During an operation in the Kolpur area on the night between November 13 and 14, security forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), including a suicide bomber.
A large cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered during the operation, the military’s media wing said.
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In a separate incident, terrorists belonging to FAH targeted military vehicles engaged in a patrol using armed quadcopters. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of Major Omer Minhas Nasir, a resident of Chakwal district, and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, who belonged to Kotli Sattian.
The ISPR said the cowardly attack had not shaken the resolve of the security forces, adding that counter-terrorism operations would continue with the same intensity to protect the local population and eliminate the threat of terrorism.
Clearance operations in the affected areas will remain underway until the threat is completely neutralised, it added.
The military’s media wing said Fitna al Hindustan, backed by India and other hostile intelligence agencies, was actively attempting to use drones and other technological means, including improvised explosive devices (IEDs), to target civilians and security personnel.
According to the statement, the group is seeking to undermine the efforts of the government and security forces to restore peace and normalcy in the region.
The ISPR maintained that India continues to provide the group with financial assistance and advanced equipment, including the latest technological gadgets. However, security forces remain fully aware of the evolving threat and will deny terrorists any opportunity to operate, regardless of the methods they employ, the statement said.
The military reiterated that the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam” would continue at full pace.
The initiative was approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan (NAP) and aims to strengthen efforts against terrorism across the country.
Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies remain determined to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan, the ISPR said.
It added that the sacrifices of security personnel who embraced martyrdom would further strengthen the resolve to establish lasting peace and security in the country.
