In a robust and coordinated response to the recent wave of cowardly terrorist attacks, Pakistan’s Security Forces have successfully neutralized at least 145 terrorists belonging to the “Fitna al-Hindustan” (the proscribed BLA) during a province-wide manhunt in Balochistan.
The intensive operations were launched following a series of synchronized gun and bomb attacks that resulted in the tragic martyrdom of 17 security personnel and 31 civilians, including five women. The terrorists targeted multiple locations, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung, and Noshki, attempting to strike at Frontier Corps headquarters and critical infrastructure.
Pakistani security forces kill 145 terrorists in 40-hour battle launched as series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, province’s chief minister says pic.twitter.com/oqbNL8eOJ3
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Operational Highlights
- Casualties: Security forces eliminated 145 armed fighters over the last 48 hours. Intelligence-based pre-operations conducted on Friday accounted for 41 kills, while 92 were neutralized during the height of the assaults on Saturday.
- Evidence: Bodies of the deceased terrorists are currently in state custody. Preliminary identification confirms that several of the eliminated attackers were Afghan nationals.
- Tactics: The terrorists utilized heinous tactics, including dressing as civilians to infiltrate hospitals and banks, and using innocent civilians as human shields. Notably, the involvement of female suicide bombers was also recorded, marking an escalation in the group’s desperate methodology.
Government & Provincial Response
Chief Minister Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti, confirmed that the swift response by troops and police prevented the terrorists from reaching Quetta’s city center. He further emphasized that the BLA is operating from sanctuaries within Afghan territory with the backing of hostile foreign agencies to destabilize Pakistan’s economic progress.
In the interest of public safety, the provincial government has implemented temporary security restrictions, including a ban on public gatherings and the use of face coverings that impede identification in public spaces.
Commitment to Stability
The Armed Forces of Pakistan, supported by the resilient people of Balochistan, remain committed to the total elimination of terrorism. The state will continue to safeguard its citizens and natural resources against any group seeking to undermine the sovereignty of Pakistan.
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