Security Forces Kill 74 Terrorists in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations: ISPR

QUETTA: Security forces have killed 74 terrorists during operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Large quantities of weapons, ammunition, explosives and locally made improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours, targeting several Khawarij hideouts.

The ISPR said 35 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists were killed in Mir Ali, while eight more Khawarij were killed in an operation in Orakzai. According to the military’s media wing, these operations dealt a major blow to Khawarij networks.

During the clearance of the areas, large quantities of weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered, including locally made explosive materials and IEDs.

In Balochistan, 31 Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists have been killed since 3 November in intelligence-based operations in the Karam area of Quetta district.

The ISPR said operations against terrorism would continue until the country is rid of the menace.