Rawalpindi: Security forces killed 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general area of Balochistan’s Hoshab, according to statement from military’s media wing. IBO was conducted to clear hideout of terrorists linked to firing incidents targeting security forces and civilians, along with planting improvised explosive devices on Gwadar-Hoshab (M-8) Road, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

“As security forces were in process of establishing blocking positions after identification of 12-14 terrorists’ location, terrorists opened fire onto security forces. “During ensuing heavy exchange of fire, 10 terrorists have been killed while one terrorist has been apprehended in injured condition. Two terrorists managed to escape,” ISPR said. Military’s media wing added that an operation to trace them continues in area and heavy cache of arms and ammunition, including IEDs, was also recovered.

“Security forces, in step with nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” press release added.
Last week, two alleged armed terrorists of banned outfit were killed in an operation launched by security forces in Hoshab’s Balor area. On November 20, Pakistan Army said it killed two terrorists during an IBO in Hoshab.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 30 2022

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