Four Indian sponsored terrorists neutralized in Kalat operation

QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan’s Kalat district eliminated four Indian-sponsored terrorists on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to the military’s media, the security forces carried out a “deliberate sanitisation operation” following the successful IBO on July 19, killing four terrorists “belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan”.

“During the conduct of the operation, four more terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan were hunted down and successfully neutralised,” according to the release.

A terrorist hideaway was also raided, and a huge amount of guns, ammunition, and explosives were confiscated, according to the ISPR.

“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts by Indian proxies at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan,” according to the statement.

Earlier, the ISPR said that from July 16 to 20, security forces in collaboration with police, Levies, CTD, and district administration successfully conducted a joint intelligence-based operation in Malakand district, targeting the presence of terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy group Fitna-ul-Khawarij.

According to the army’s media wing, the four-day operation involved skillful maneuvering and several intense firefights, resulting in the elimination of nine Indian-backed militants and the arrest of eight others.

Two hideouts of the terrorists were also destroyed, and a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered.

The locals of the area welcomed the operation and expressed their full support for the state’s counter-terrorism efforts.