Major Security Operations in Balochistan: 10 Terrorists Killed

Two Female Suicide Bombers and a Facilitator Arrested During IBOs in Surab and Mastung

Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Army and security forces killed 10 terrorists and arrested two female suicide bombers along with a facilitator during successful intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were conducted during the past 48 hours as part of the ongoing campaign against the Indian-sponsored terrorist networks identified as Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij.

Details of the Surab and Mastung Operations

Security forces carried out targeted operations in Surab and Mastung following credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists.

Surab District: Security forces effectively targeted terrorist hideouts, killing seven terrorists.

Mastung District: Three terrorists were killed during an intense exchange of fire. Two female suicide bombers linked to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan network and one facilitator were arrested at the scene.

Weapons and Explosives Recovered: A large quantity of modern weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices was recovered from the possession of the killed and arrested terrorists.

Azm-e-Istehkam: Commitment to Eradicating Terrorism

“Under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee of the National Action Plan, the counterterrorism campaign by security forces and law-enforcement agencies will continue with full force to completely eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism.”

— ISPR

According to ISPR, sanitisation operations remain underway to eliminate other terrorists and facilitators present in the area.