Pakistani security forces killed 12 Indian-sponsored terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat District targeting members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the military’s media wing confirmed on Sunday.
According to ISPR, the operation was conducted following reports of terrorist activity by the BLA, also referred to as Fitna al Hindustan. Security forces effectively engaged militants at their location, resulting in the elimination of 12 terrorists after an intense exchange of fire.
Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the militants, who were reportedly involved in multiple terrorist acts in the area.
Ongoing counterterrorism efforts
Sanitization operations are ongoing to locate and neutralize any remaining terrorists in Kalat. The military emphasized that this action is part of a broader counterterrorism campaign under the vision “Azm-e-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
ISPR stated that Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating the threat of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism across the country.
