33 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations since Sept 21: ISPR

Security forces have killed 33 militants in different counterterrorism operations across Balochistan since September 21, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The latest actions included an increased tempo of operations under Operation Shaban and an intelligence led operation in Nushki. Weapons, ammunition and explosive material were also confiscated from militant hideouts during the operations, the ISPR reported.

Operation Shaaban

The military’s propaganda wing reported five more militants were killed in Operation Shaban, raising the total number of militants killed in the operation to 22.

The ISPR called the militants “Indian-sponsored Khwarij”. Security forces recovered firearms, ammo and explosives from their hideouts throughout the operation.

Clearance operations are still underway in the Operation Shaban area, ISPR said forces will continue the hunt till the threat has been entirely eradicated.

Operation Nushki

In another intelligence-based operation in Nushki, security personnel struck a militant hideout after receiving information about the presence of militants.

Heavy exchange of fire was reported between security personnel and insurgents during the operation, ISPR stated. “Eleven militants have been killed in the encounter,” he said.

Of the total 33 militants killed in Balochistan since September 21, 22 were killed in Operation Shaban while the remaining 11 were killed in the Nushki operation.

Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

Under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, the security forces and law enforcement agencies are continuing counter terrorist operations across Balochistan, ISPR said.

The military said the recent operations were part of continuous efforts to clear militant threats and protect regions where armed organisations have built hideouts.