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The federal government last year officially designated all terrorist groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, accusing India of sponsoring a proxy war through the outfits.
Fitna al-Khawarij is the ter
m the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
According to the sources, six terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during an operation in the Gorander area of Mashkel, Balochistan.
The terrorists opened fire on a security check post in Mashkel and attempted to flee, but security forces responded promptly and eliminated all six terrorists, the sources said.
In another intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan, K-P, security forces killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, the sources said.
The terrorists’ hideouts were also destroyed during the successful operation, while a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the killed terrorists, the sources added.
Security forces remain determined to completely eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country and establish lasting peace under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, the sources said
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for their successful operations against terrorists in Balochistan and K-P. He lauded the professional capabilities of the security forces for foiling the nefarious designs of the terrorists.
Naqvi said, “Security forces killed five terrorists in South Waziristan, and six terrorists were also brought to a terrible end in Mashkel, Balochistan."
“The nation is proud of the brave sons of the security forces,” he added.
Naqvi said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the war against terrorism and “With the support of the nation, the menace of terrorism will be completely eliminated,” he added.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activity over the past three months, with a series of attacks across the country resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel and civilians.
Last week, 12 people were killed and 35 others injured when a blast struck a joint checkpoint near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, with the TTP claiming responsibility for the attack.
On September 19, 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were martyred in a blast at a mosque in Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers. Eight terrorists were also killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation. Later, the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers.
In a separate incident, a captain and a lieutenant were among six security personnel martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, while eight terrorists were killed.
On September 1, six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan.
In July, at least 30 people, including 27 police personnel, were martyred when terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan ambushed police personnel deployed in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, triggering hours-long gun battles. The attackers also abducted several civilians and police personnel after the assault.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police launched a joint operation, which remains underway, with forces intensifying action against terrorists across the province.