PROVINCE REPORT
RAWALPINDI: Security Forces have eliminated eight Indian-sponsored terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during intelligence-based operations in the Kolpur area of Balochistan, while two security personnel embraced shahadat in a separate drone attack, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
According to the ISPR, multiple intelligence-based operations have been underway since November 13 around Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki, alongside area domination and patrolling of the Quetta–Taftan National Highway (N-40) to ensure the safety of local traffic and sustain security operations.
During an operation on the night of November 13–14, Security Forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), including a suicide bomber. A large cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered.
In a separate incident on November 14, FAH terrorists targeted military vehicles on patrol using armed quadcopters, resulting in the martyrdom of Major Omer Minhas Nasir, a resident of District Chakwal, and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, a resident of Kotli Sattian.
The ISPR said the cowardly attack had not shaken the resolve of Security Forces, adding that intelligence-based operations would continue with full vigour until the terrorist threat was completely eliminated.
It further stated that FAH, backed by India and other hostile intelligence agencies, was attempting to target civilians and Security Forces through drones, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other technological means to undermine peace and stability in the region.
The military’s media wing said Security Forces remained fully prepared to counter evolving terrorist threats and would deny militants any opportunity to operate.
It added that the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, would continue at full pace to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.
The ISPR reaffirmed that the sacrifices of the martyrs further strengthened the determination of Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies to restore lasting peace and security.
