The Security Forces on Wednesday killed 10 terrorists including their commander during an operation conducted to apprehend externally sponsored enemies of peace in Balochistan.
The Security Forces based on the information of presence of terrorists’ camp and hideout in general area Hoshab, Balochistan conducted the operation, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.
Once the forces’ troops started cordoning the area, a heavy exchange of fire ensued as the terrorists tried to flee their hideout and opened indiscriminate fire on the soldiers, it added.
The terrorists’ Commander killed among the 10 terrorists was identified as Master Asif alias Mukesh, who was terminated in exchange of fire.
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These Terrorists were involved in recent incidents of firing and attack on security forces in Turbat and Pasni areas.
In addition, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered which was planned for use against the security forces.
“Operations to eliminate perpetrators of terrorist acts will continue and they will not be allowed to sabotage peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” the ISPR statement said.
10x terrorists including their leader Master Asif alias Mukesh killed during IBO conducted by security forces in Hoshab, Balochistan on Feb 23. The terrorists were involved in recent attacks on security forces in Turbat and Pasni. – ISPR
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The security forces killed terrorist Irfan alias Abu Darda in a fire exchange with terrorists in the general area of Shewa, North Waziristan District.
On the night of February 8 and 9, 2022, a fire exchange took place between Security Forces and terrorists in general area Shewa, North Waziristan District, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release.
The terrorist Irfan aka Abu Darda got killed during an intense exchange of fire. The security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorist.
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The killed terrorist was involved in terrorist activities against security forces, target killings, and kidnapping for ransom. The locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the area.
APP with additional input by GVS News Desk