2 militants killed 5 apprehended in operations in SW Pakistan

October 19, 2024

By The South Asia Times

ISLAMABAD - At least two militants killed and five others apprehended during intelligence based operation in southwestern Balochistan province.

In a statement, ISPR said that security forces conducted a successful intelligence based operation on Friday in District Pishin on reported presence of Khwarij.

"During the operation, five khwarij were apprehended and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives including 3 x Suicide Vests were seized. Apprehended Khwarij were involved in multiple terrorist attacks and were planning to target security forces as well as innocent civilians," it said.

In an other operation in District Zhob on Thursday , during a fire exchange with security forces, two khwarij were sent to hell.

In ensuing sanitisation of the area, weapons and ammunition were also recovered in large quantity.

"Security forces of Pakistan remain steadfast in their commitment to eradicate terrorism from the country and protect innocent civilians from this menace," it said.