Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR
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Key context: <p>A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday.</p> <p>According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBOs on Nov 1 on the “reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy <em>Fitna al Hindustan</em>”.</p> <p>The state has <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1912930#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%98Fitna%20al%20Hindu%C2%ADstan%E2%80%99%20is%20a%20new%20phrase%20coined%20by%20Pakistan%E2%80%99s%20military%2C%20aimed%20at%20framing%20India%E2%80%99s%20alleged%20role%20in%20terrorism%20as%20a%20deliberate%20destabilisation%20strategy%2C%20potentially%20to%20galvanise%20domestic%20support."><u>designated</u></a> Balochistan-based groups as <em>Fitna-al-Hindustan</em> to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.</p> <p>The statement said the first IBO was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi district. During the operation, “terrorists’ attempt to establish [a] road block in the city was thwarted by proactive action of security forces,“ resulting in the killing of 10 terrorists.</p> <p>“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered,” it added.</p> <p>Separately, security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Kharan and after an intense fire exchange, “seven Indian-sponsored <em>khawarij</em> were sent to hell”.</p> <p>ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered during this operation. The statement added that Sepoy Hikmatullah, who was 25 years old and a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, was martyred during the IBO.</p> <p>“Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist found in the area,” it added.</p> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow.</em></p> This development from dawn.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBOs on Nov 1 on the “reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan”. The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. The statement said the first IBO was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi district. During the operation, “terrorists’ attempt to establish [a] road block in the city was thwarted by proactive action of security forces,“ resulting in the killing of 10 terrorists. “Weapons and ammunition were also recovered,” it added. Separately, security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Kharan and after an intense fire exchange, “seven Indian-sponsored khawarij were sent to hell”. ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered during this operation. The statement added that Sepoy Hikmatullah, who was 25 years old and a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, was martyred during the IBO. “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist found in the area,” it added. More to follow.
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