Security forces have eliminated eight Indian-sponsored terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan province. On October 17, security forces conducted three IBOs in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar districts on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to an Indian proxy, and killed eight terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Sunday.
A terrorists' attempt to establish a roadblock in the Panjpai area of Quetta district to disrupt traffic was intercepted by security forces, resulting in the killing of five of them. Also, during a sanitization operation in Nushki district, security forces busted a terrorist hideout and, after an intense fire exchange, two Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered. In another operation in Khuzdar district, a terrorist hideout was engaged by security forces through prompt offensive action and one Indian-sponsored terrorist was killed.
A large quantity of explosives (490 kilograms) was also recovered. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist in the area.
Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday praised security forces for their successful IBOs against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar, in which eight Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed. The minister commended the security forces for their professional skills and courage in the operations.
In his statement, Naqvi said the achievements of security forces against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists and their facilitators were commendable. He said security forces had achieved significant success in action against the terrorists and those assisting them.
The interior minister said terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and their facilitators would find no place to hide. He reiterated that the fight against terrorism would continue and expressed confidence in the capabilities and commitment of security forces.
Mohsin Naqvi said the nation stood shoulder-to-shoulder with security forces in the fight to eliminate the menace of terrorism. He concluded that the operations reflected the firm resolve of security forces to relentlessly pursue terrorists and their facilitators until complete eradication.