QUETTA: Security forces have killed 31 militants belonging to Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan during counterterrorism operations in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched a comprehensive intelligence-based search and clearance operation in the Karam area of Quetta district on November 3.
During the operation, troops effectively targeted multiple militant hideouts, engaging the militants in several intense exchanges of fire.
As a result of these encounters, 31 militants belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij were killed, the ISPR said.
Meanwhile, security forces also recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from the militants’ hideouts during the operation.
The military said counterterrorism operations would continue under the national security vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan.
It added that security forces and law enforcement agencies would maintain the momentum of their campaign to eliminate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
