Security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan, KP operations

Security forces have killed 18 militants in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as reported by security officials.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces launched an intelligence-led operation in North Waziristan under the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative.
This operation led to the killing of 13 militants, and their hideouts in North Waziristan and nearby regions were also targeted.

According to security sources, the forces had been keeping a close watch on the movements of the militants prior to the operation and took action against their positions.

In Balochistan, security forces carried out an operation against militants under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3.
Five militants were killed in the areas of Siyapast and Killi Gashtari in Mastung, as per the sources.

A large amount of weapons and ammunition was also seized from the militants during the operation, the sources added.

Ongoing search and clearance efforts are taking place in the affected areas to find any remaining militants.
Security forces have stated that operations will continue until the threat of militancy in these regions is completely removed.

The day before, a security operation in North Waziristan resulted in the deaths of five terrorists and injuries to two others.

The operation was carried out after security personnel tracked the activities of militants in the area.
Forces then moved in to attack suspected militant locations in North Waziristan and the surrounding areas, according to the sources.