QUETTA
At least 21 suspected terrorists were killed in a series of operations carried out by security forces and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Quetta, Sherani, and Kech districts, according to officials. Additionally, four terrorists disguised in women’s clothing were arrested in Khuzdar on Wednesday, as reported by the military’s media wing.
CTD Operation in Quetta
CTD officials reported that an operation was conducted in the Aghbarg area on the outskirts of Quetta following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. A CTD team cordoned off the locality, leading to an immediate opening of fire by the armed militants. Security personnel retaliated, resulting in an intense exchange of fire for over an hour involving automatic weapons.
“As a result of the gun battle, 10 terrorists were killed on the spot,” a CTD spokesman stated, adding that two personnel sustained injuries and were shifted to the hospital. Large quantities of arms, ammunition, explosives, and other equipment were seized from the site. The identities of the slain terrorists, however, remain unknown, and further investigation is underway.
8 Terrorists Killed in Sherani
In a separate operation in Sherani district, eight terrorists were killed when security forces struck a suspected camp of the outlawed Fitna al Khwarij in the rugged Mughal Kot area. Officials confirmed the recovery of a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
ISPR Reports on Other Operations
Meanwhile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that 13 terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan—the state’s terms for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch separatist outfits, respectively—were killed in Quetta and Kech on September 30 and October 1.
- Quetta Operation: During the Quetta operation, security forces engaged a militant hideout, resulting in the deaths of 10 “Indian-sponsored Khwarij.”
- Kech Operation: Another Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Kech district neutralized three terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from both sites.
Four Apprehended in Khuzdar
Additionally, ISPR reported that four terrorists were apprehended in Khuzdar district during an IBO. The suspects, allegedly linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan, were captured while attempting to flee disguised in women’s attire. Weapons and ammunition were also seized.
According to the ISPR, the arrested terrorists had been involved in multiple attacks in the region. The military media wing reiterated that security forces are committed to eradicating terrorism and reaffirmed the nation’s determination to bring all perpetrators and their facilitators to justice.
