Security forces kill terrorist commander, arrest two others in Balochistan

Rawalpindi: The security forces killed a terrorist commander and arrested two others in separate operations carried out in Balochistan’s Pasni and Khuzdar districts on Monday.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted an operation on night of Feb 12/13 on the presence of a terrorist hideout in the Pasni district of Balochistan.

“Once the troops started cordoning the area, terrorists tried to flee their hideout and opened indiscriminate fire. Resultantly, terrorist commander Hidayat aka Balaach was killed in the operation,” the ISPR said.

The ISPR also stated that the killed commander was involved in firing and IED attacks on security forces in Gwadar and Pasni areas. In addition, a large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered.

In another intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in district Khuzdar, security forces apprehended two terrorists Niaz and Muhammad Jan along with 2 SMGs and large quantity of ammunition.

“Operations to eliminate perpetrators of terrorist acts in Pakistan will continue and they will not be allowed to sabotage peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” ISPR added.

Suicidal attempt foiled in North Waziristan

Earlier in the day, As per ISPR, the security forces killed a terrorist and foiled his suicidal attempt to enter into a military post in North Waziristan's Dossali tehsil. The terrorist, before being shot down, fired small arms and also tried to lob a grenade.

Appreciating the forces, the ISPR said they initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorist as they were "alert and prepared for the situation".

The military's media wing said weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist, who was identified as "Sharif". He remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces, ISPR noted.

"Locals of the area appreciated the prompt response of the security forces and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the area," the statement added.