Ziarat, Harnai and Surab: At least 9 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs

ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed at least nine terrorists in separate intelligence-based operations in Ziarat, Harnai and Surab districts of Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, security sources said on Tuesday.

According to security sources, a major IBO was conducted in the mountainous region between Ziarat and Harnai following information about the presence of terrorists.

Security forces surrounded a terrorist hideout and effectively engaged the position, killing eight terrorists and destroying the hideout during the operation, the sources said.

In a separate operation in Hajika village of Surab district, security forces killed another terrorist after tracking the movement of terrorists and establishing an effective cordon between Dasht Katai and Hajika.

Security forces also recovered ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, walkie-talkies, a motorcycle, and other equipment from the killed terrorists, according to the sources.

Security forces remain committed to continuing counterterrorism operations across Balochistan until terrorism is eliminated and lasting peace is restored in the province, the sources added.

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