Soldier martyred, 14 terrorists killed in Balochistan operation: ISPR

Security forces killed 14 terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group “Fitna al Hindustan” during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Basima area, while a soldier embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), intelligence reports indicated the presence of terrorists in the Naal area of Basima district who were planning attacks on a nearby police station and banks.

Acting on the information, security forces launched a swift intelligence-based operation to foil the planned attacks.

“The movement of terrorists was effectively checked and engaged by own forces,” the ISPR said, adding that 14 Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed after an intense exchange of fire, while several others sustained injuries.

The military said four vehicles being used by the terrorists were destroyed during the operation. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also recovered and destroyed at the site.

However, Lance Havildar Muhammad Abbass embraced martyrdom while fighting gallantly during the operation, the statement said.

The ISPR said sanitisation operations were continuing in the area to eliminate any remaining terrorists.

It added that Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue their counter-terrorism campaign under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” framework to eradicate what it described as foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

The operation comes amid ongoing efforts by security forces to curb militant violence in Balochistan and other parts of the country.