5 terrorists killed in Balochistan operation, 4 injured

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Forces target terrorist hideouts in Washuk district’s Palantak area; PM Shehbaz praises operation

Security forces have killed five terrorists and injured four others during an intelligence-based operation in the Palantak area of Washuk district, Balochistan, under the reported Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad-3.

Modern weapons, ammunition, mobile phones and motorcycles were recovered during the operation, according to security sources.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the security forces for the operation, describing the elimination of five terrorists as praiseworthy and reaffirming the government’s resolve to continue efforts to eradicate terrorism.

According to security sources, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Palantak, Washuk district, targeting terrorist hideouts with modern weaponry. Five terrorists were killed and four others injured during the operation.

Security sources said modern weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists. The operation forms part of continuing efforts against terrorism in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad-3.

Security sources provided details of the items recovered during the operation. These included an RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher, five rounds, magazines, five modern weapons, three mobile phones and two motorcycles.

The recovery of these items, particularly the RPG-7 and modern firearms, highlights the nature of the weapons found at the targeted hideouts, according to the information shared by security sources.

Security sources said the killed terrorists were involved in looting the Baloch people, spreading fear and panic, and damaging infrastructure in the province.

Security forces remain committed to eliminating terrorism from Balochistan, the sources said, adding that operations would continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to security forces for their successful operation in Washuk and praised the killing of five terrorists during the intelligence-based action.

The prime minister said the recovery of modern weapons from the terrorists highlighted the gravity of the challenge. He added that such operations reflected the nation’s unwavering resolve to confront terrorism and protect the country’s peace and security.

Shehbaz also acknowledged the sacrifices made by security forces and law enforcement agencies for national security. He said the nation pays tribute to their sacrifices and outstanding performance.

The prime minister said the courage, professional expertise and strategic capabilities of security forces gave them the capacity to thwart terrorists’ designs.

He reaffirmed that operations would continue with full national support and determination until terrorism was completely eradicated from the country.

Shehbaz Sharif also expressed pride in Pakistan’s armed forces, saying they remained ready to defend the homeland. He stressed that collective national resolve against terrorism was essential to safeguarding the country’s peace and security.

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