17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in multiple areas of Balochistan, killing 17 terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.

According to ISPR, the operations were launched in Mastung, Noshki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech districts following the May 24 train incident. The statement said the action significantly disrupted terrorist networks operating in the region.

ISPR added that weapons, a large quantity of explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered from the militants who were killed. The terrorists were reportedly involved in multiple attacks in the area.

Clearing operations are still underway in the affected regions, the military’s media wing said, adding that the countrywide counterterrorism campaign will continue with full intensity to eliminate externally supported terrorism from Pakistan.