Four Terrorists Killed in Intelligence-Based Operation in Balochistan’s Kalat

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed four terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Sunday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, the ISPR said the operation was conducted following reports about the presence of terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan in the area. During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ hideout, resulting in an intense exchange of fire in which four Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed.

The ISPR said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who were actively involved in terrorist activities in the region. Sanitisation operations are ongoing to ensure that no other terrorists remain in the area.

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The military’s media wing reiterated that the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under the National Action Plan would continue with full force to eliminate the threat of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for successfully carrying out the intelligence-based operation in Kalat. In separate statements, both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to completely eradicate terrorism in all its forms from Pakistan.