Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/File
Operation conducted between Jhao Cross, Kararo*
Militants extorted travellers and local residents*
Forces vow to secure highways, civilians.
QUETTA: At least 19 terrorists were killed and 11 security personnel embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against Fitna al-Hindustan militants along the N-25 highway in Balochistan, security sources said.
The operation was carried out between Jhao Cross and Kararo, where the militants were engaged in extorting money from passengers and local residents, according to security sources.
They said every attempt to hold Balochistan’s peace hostage would be answered, adding that the lives and property of the public and the security of highways would be protected.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
