ISLAMABAD: Security forces have eliminated 15 India-backed terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across several districts of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday.
The IBOs, conducted as part of Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, were carried out in the districts of Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki of the province, the sources added.
The operations have also led to the recovery of a large quantity of weapons and ammunition.
Security forces have inflicted significant damage on the militant network operating in the province, the sources said.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised security forces for their successful IBO in Balochistan, in which 15 terrorists were killed.
Commending the forces for their professional capabilities, Naqvi said they had thwarted the nefarious designs of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij.
He described the security personnel fighting terrorism as the pride of the nation, praising their courage and dedication in countering terrorism threats.
Naqvi said the government remained committed to completely eliminating militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij from the province.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
