Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Security forces killed 21 terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored proxies, Fitna al Hindustan and Fitna al Khwarij, in Nokcha, Chagai District, Ziarat Cross and Pishin District of Balochistan during multiple incidents, while six sons of soil, including two officers and an official of the Customs Department, embraced martyrdom, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on August 31, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to disrupt the peaceful movement of commuters along N-40 Quetta–Taftan Highway by establishing an illegal checkpoint for extortion. Security Forces responded immediately and, after an intense fire exchange, killed eleven terrorists on the spot.
The A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from the terrorists.
During the night of 31 August–1 September, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij launched a coordinated attack in an attempt to breach the Customs House.
Security forces responded effectively and, after an intense fire exchange, killed ten terrorists. Moreover, fleeing terrorists were also engaged by the Security Forces, inflicting further casualties.
As per the ISPR statement, the attack on the Customs House was a manifestation of the terror-crime nexus, orchestrated to prevent Customs officials from performing their lawful duties and thereby facilitate the continuation of criminal activities in the area.
“However, during the exchange of fire, six brave sons of the soil, including two officers and a government official from the Customs Department, made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and embraced Shahadat,” the statement said.
The military’s media wing said that sanitization operations are continuing in the surrounding areas to eliminate any remaining terrorists and ensure the safety and security of the local population as well as the vital national highways.
“The relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam,” as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full resolve. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies remain committed to eliminating the menace of foreign-sponsored and foreign-supported terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.