At least 13 terrorists were killed and seven soldiers embraced martyrdom in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Naushki areas on Wednesday night, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Thursday.
“Security forces carried out clearance operations to hunt down terrorists hiding in the area.”
The ISPR said that five terrorists were killed by security forces in Naushki, bringing the total tally to nine. Four soldiers, including an officer, were martyred while repulsing the attack on Wednesday night.
In Panjgur, at least four to five terrorists are surrounded by troops and while four others were killed. The ISPR said the operation to eliminate fleeing terrorists is “continuing”.
It added that communication between the terrorists and their handlers in India and Afghanistan was also intercepted.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Imran Khan praised the country’s security forces for foiling the terror attacks in Balochistan.
Taking to Twitter, he said that the nation stands united behind the security forces of Pakistan. “We salute our brave security forces who repulsed terrorist attacks against security forces’ camps in Panjgur and Naushki, Balochistan. The nation stands united behind our security forces who continue to give great sacrifices to protect us,” the premier wrote.
Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad also issued a statement to hail the services of the security forces.
In a video statement released on Twitter, he said that the terrorists made a major attack in Naushki and Panjgur late on Wednesday night, which the “great forces” of Pakistan thwarted.
“This is a great victory that the Pakistan army has achieved against terror as per routine,” he said.
