QUETTA: Security forces have killed a key militant in an operation in Ziarat.
According to the sources, In a highly successful counter-terrorism action, security personnel achieved a major operatio onal breakthrough as one terrorist neutralized in Intelligence Based Operation south of Ziarat after tracking the movement and logistical supply lines of Khwarij insurgents between the Shaban sector and National Highway N-50.
Acting on verified intelligence leads from the Quetta Sector, operational units planned and deployed targeted blocking positions by midday to seal off potential escape routes.
At approximately 5:00 PM, security forces intercepted two armed terrorists traveling on a motorcycle. During the intense armed engagement that followed, security forces engaged the militants effectively, resulting in one terrorist neutralized in Intelligence Based Operation south of Ziarat, while his accomplice managed to flee into nearby terrain under cover of fire.
A major cache of arms, sophisticated communication gear, and cross-border identity credentials was recovered from the slain militant.
The seized inventory includes an M4 rifle fitted with a Longot scope, 182 rounds of live ammunition, a hand grenade, tactical pouches, two Motorola wireless radio sets, two smartphones, eight Pakistani SIM cards, five Afghan SIM cards, and two memory cards.
Additionally, documents retrieved from the site contained a Pakistani CNIC issued under the name of Abdurrehman, son of Muhammad Daud from Kuchlak, an official ID card from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), a Dar ul Uloom Kandahar card, and a Government of Balochistan Excise & Taxation card.
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Security forces have launched a search and clearance campaign in the surrounding areas following the incident where one terrorist neutralized in Intelligence Based Operation south of Ziarat.
