In a significant development against militancy, at least ten terrorists were killed in Quetta’s Aghbarg area during an exchange of fire with security personnel from the Counter-terrorism Department (CTD), a spokesperson said on Wednesday in a statement.
The spokesperson confirmed that “Ten terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between them and the CTD team in the Aghbarg neighbourhood of Quetta.”
Operation Details, and Successful Retaliation
The operation was executed with precision, following actionable intelligence. The spokesperson stated that the “CTD carried out the operation after receiving a tip-off from intelligence agencies.”
The security forces demonstrated prompt response and professionalism when faced with resistance. “Upon reaching the area, they were attacked by the terrorists but promptly retaliated,” the statement detailed, resulting in the successful neutralization of the militant cell.
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Recovery, and Group Affiliation
Following the successful engagement, extensive evidence was recovered from the site. “Heavy ammunition and weapons were recovered from the slain terrorists,” as per the statement.
The spokesperson clarified that the neutralized cell had a documented history of violence: “The terrorists had previously been involved in attacking security forces and belonged to a banned terrorist outfit.”
The slain terrorists have not yet been identified, and their “bodies have been transferred to a hospital for identification purposes.” The statement concluded that “Further investigation into the matter is underway.”
Context of Security Operations
This successful operation underscores the resolve of the security forces amidst a challenging environment. The development follows recent militant activity, including the martyrdom of personnel in the province. The security situation in Balochistan has worsened in recent months, as terrorists, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks. The banned so-called Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), in particular, has adopted new tactics to inflict higher casualties and directly target Pakistani security forces.
Security forces remain fully committed to rooting out terrorism and ensuring the long-term stability and security of the region.
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