Death toll of terrorists rises to 13 in Operation Al-Azm: state media
- Sources say several hideouts belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan destroyed
Security forces in Balochistan have killed 13 terrorists during ongoing Intelligence-Based Operation Al-Azm, destroying hideouts and recovering weapons in counterterrorism actions.
- Ongoing counterterrorism operations in Balochistan.
- Specific actions against the Balochistan Liberation Army.
- Recovery of weapons and IED materials from terrorist hideouts.
The number of terrorists killed so far during Intelligence-Based Operation Al-Azm has reached 13 as security forces are continuing counterterrorism actions in Balochistan, state media Radio Pakistan stated citing security sources.
According to security sources, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) aka Fitna ul Hindustan has suffered further losses in a successful operation by security forces in Khad Kocha area of Mastung.
During the operation, several hideouts belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were destroyed. Weapons, ammunition, and materials used for the preparation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also recovered.
There are also confirmed reports that several terrorists belonging to Fitna ul Hindustan were injured during the operation.
Earlier this week, security forces had killed 10 terrorists and arrested two female suicide bombers along with a facilitator during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were carried out in Surab and Mastung districts as part of ongoing action against what it described as the Indian-sponsored “Fitna al Hindustan” and “Fitna al Khwarij.”