The army’s media affairs wing said on Thursday that 18 terrorists were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the militants belonged to the Indian power, Fitna al Hindustan.
The State designated the Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilization across Pakistan.
The ISPR stated that an intelligence operation (IBO) was carried out in the Chiltan range in Quetta district in view of the alleged presence of terrorists.
“During the operation, our own troops effectively attacked the terrorists’ location and after an intense exchange of fire, 14 Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” he said.
The ISPR further claimed that another IBO was carried out in Buleda in Kech district where a hideout was dismantled and four militants were “successfully neutralised”.
“Arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the slain terrorists, who were still actively involved in numerous terrorist activities,” the ISPR said.
He said disinfection operations were being carried out to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area, adding that the anti-terror campaign by security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue at full pace to eliminate the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
Pakistan has seen an increase in terrorist attacks, particularly in KP and Balochistan, mainly targeting police, law enforcement personnel and security forces. The increase came after banned group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan failed to comply with a ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022.
A day earlier, at least six Pakistan Army soldiers, including a captain, were martyred while seven terrorists were killed during an IBO in Dogar in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the military, seven terrorists were also killed in the operation.
