12 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR

Security forces killed 12 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Washuk and Mastung districts of Balochistan under the ongoing “Rad-ul-Fitna-3” counterterrorism campaign, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Thursday.

According to the ISPR, six terrorists were killed in an operation in Washuk district on August 5 after their movement was detected by security forces.

In a separate intelligence-based operation in Mastung district on August 6, six more terrorists were killed following an intense exchange of fire.

A terrorist hideout was also destroyed during the operation, according to the statement.

The ISPR said the operations were part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating terrorists and foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the security forces for their successful operations against terrorists of Fitna Al Hindustan and commended them for killing 12 terrorists in the two operations.

The prime minister said security forces were achieving significant successes against terrorism under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam.

“We are determined to completely eliminate all forms of terrorism from the country,” he said.

The prime minister paid tribute to the security forces for their sacrifices and reiterated the government’s resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism.