RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 17 terrorists during two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts on Sunday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the outcome on Tuesday. Troops acted on intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the region.
In the Sanni area of Kachhi district, security forces stopped militants from setting up a roadblock. Troops killed 10 militants at the scene and recovered weapons and ammunition.
Troops raided a separate hideout in Kharan during a second operation. An intense exchange of gunfire left seven militants dead. Sepoy Hikmatullah, a 25-year-old soldier from Karak district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, died during the clash.
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“Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area,” the ISPR stated. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the troops in a post on X, commending their professional response and honouring the fallen soldier.
Security forces killed 17 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts while one soldier lost his life.
(With input from Dawn and Geo News)
