The terrorists were hiding in a mountainous cave and were targeted in a decisive strike in Dalbandin
Security forces successfully carried out an operation in Dalbandin, Balochistan, eliminating six terrorists belonging to the ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ group, according to official security sources.
The operation, which is part of ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism and restore peace in the province, was carried out following specific intelligence reports. Security officials confirmed the terrorists were hiding in a mountainous cave, where they were placed under constant aerial surveillance before being targeted in a decisive strike.
All six terrorists associated with the group were killed during the operation, which security officials described as a “highly coordinated and precise action.”
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“Fitna al-Hindustan” is a term used by the state to refer to all terrorist groups operating in Balochistan – a designation meant to reflect the “true nature and ideology” of these Indian-sponsored elements and their “nefarious designs”.
Security sources said the success of Operation Dalbandin was achieved through close coordination between security forces and intelligence agencies. They added that operations would continue in Balochistan until terrorism was completely eradicated.
The authorities asserted that security operations would persist in Balochistan until terrorism was completely eradicated.
Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have faced a sustained wave of terrorist attacks, triggering ongoing security operations against elements described by the state as terrorists. Fitna al-Hindustan And Fitna al-Khawarij — the latter being a term used to refer to terrorists affiliated with the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Last week, Afghan Taliban fighters, in coordination with terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, launched cross-border attacks near Chaman, provoking a strong military response in which at least 20 terrorists were killed and several others forced to retreat.
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Earlier, on September 27, security forces killed 17 terrorists from Fitna al-Khawarij during an operation in Lakki Marwat district, while four other terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan were eliminated during an intelligence operation in Mastung on September 12.
Security officials reiterated that ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will continue “with full force” until peace and stability are completely restored.
