A total of four terrorists were killed during a “heavy exchange of fire” with security forces in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in the Talsar area of Hoshab, Balochistan, Inter-Services Public Relations said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“An intelligence based operation (IBO) initiated to clear a hideout of terrorists, linked with firing incidents on security forces and civilians besides planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on M-8, in general area Talsar, Hoshab,” a statement released by the military’s media wing read.
\nThe ISPR said that the location of the terrorists was identified as a result of continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of the area, where the security forces were deployed via a helicopter.<\/p>\n
“While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, four terrorists opened fire at the security forces [personnel],” the statement added.<\/p>\n
However, all four of the outlaws were eliminated in a “heavy exchange of fire”, while a cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs was recovered.<\/p>\n
Bid by foreign-backed elements to destabilise Balochistan to be foiled: COAS
\nOn Tuesday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir resolved to thwart attempts by “foreign-sponsored and supported” hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan.<\/p>\n
During his visit to Balochistan’s Khuzdar and Basima areas, the army chief emphasised maintaining optimum operational readiness while interacting with troops on-site to counter instability in the province.<\/p>\n
“We are aware of the nefarious designs of external enemies of Pakistan to disturb the hard-earned peaceful environment in Balochistan,” General Munir added.<\/p>\n
The army\u2019s deployment and operations, he said, “are being focused in the south-western province to provide an enabling environment for benevolent people-centric socioeconomic development”.<\/p>\n
The military’s media wing said that the army chief was also briefed on the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along with measures being taken to ensure a peaceful and secure environment.<\/p>\n
During his visit, Gen Munir was received by Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor.<\/p>\n
Last month, five soldiers were martyred and more than a dozen others injured as seven separate blasts ripped through Balochistan \u2014 three in Quetta, two in Turtbat, and one each in Hub and Kohlu district.<\/p>\n
For the past couple of months, Pakistan has dealt with terror attacks of various natures, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, with the nation battling against a fresh spate of rising terrorism.<\/p>\n
Following these attacks, the country’s civil and military leadership resolved to confront terrorists and work against their intention to deteriorate peace in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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