Security forces killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.
The military’s media wing said the operation was conducted during the night of June 3 and 4 after receiving intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in Panjgur. Security forces targeted multiple locations and engaged the terrorists in an intense exchange of fire.
According to the ISPR, six terrorists were killed during the operation.
The statement said weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and a vehicle were recovered from the slain terrorists, who were allegedly involved in a number of terrorist activities in the region.
The military added that sanitisation operations were continuing to ensure that no terrorists remained in the area. It reaffirmed that security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, would continue counterterrorism operations aimed at eliminating terrorist networks and safeguarding national security.
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for the successful operation, describing the elimination of the six terrorists as an important step towards strengthening peace and stability in the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also commended the troops involved in the operation and reiterated the government’s resolve to eradicate terrorism and maintain peace across Pakistan.
The operation in Panjgur comes days after security forces conducted a series of intelligence-based operations across several districts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Nushki, Khuzdar and Kech, where 17 terrorists were reportedly killed following a suicide attack targeting a train in Quetta.
Authorities said counterterrorism operations would continue across the province as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent future attacks.