Sources say terrorists were involved in harassing passengers along the Quetta–Taftan Highway
Security forces killed two terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dalbandin area of Balochistan’s Chagai district, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday, citing security sources.
According to the sources, security forces effectively targeted the terrorists’ hideouts during the operation.
The killed terrorists were involved in harassing passengers travelling along the Quetta–Taftan Highway and spreading fear and panic in the area, the sources added.
On October 15, security forces killed five terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan, during an IBO in the Washuk district of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said.
“During the conduct of the operation, a terrorist hideout was busted by security forces through swift and decisive action,” ISPR said, adding that five Indian-sponsored terrorists were neutralised.
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On October 14, security forces also killed five terrorists and injured four others during an IBO against Fitna al-Hindustan in the same district of Balochistan. During the operation, advanced weapons and ammunition were recovered.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activity over the past three months, with a series of attacks across the country resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel and civilians.
Last week, 12 people were killed and 35 others injured when a blast struck a joint checkpoint near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, with the TTP claiming responsibility for the attack.
On September 19, 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were martyred in a blast at a mosque in Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers. Eight terrorists were also killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation. Later, the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers.
In a separate incident, a captain and a lieutenant were among six security personnel martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, while eight terrorists were killed.
On September 1, six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan.
In July, at least 30 people, including 27 police personnel, were martyred when terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan ambushed police personnel deployed in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, triggering hours-long gun battles. The attackers also abducted several civilians and police personnel after the assault.
