Security forces killed 21 suspected militants and arrested four in a major Balochistan terrorist operation, officials said Wednesday. The arrests included suspects disguised in women’s clothing.
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In Quetta’s Aghbarg area, a CTD team cordoned off a locality after a tip-off. Ten terrorists were killed in an intense gunfight lasting over an hour. Weapons, explosives, and ammunition were recovered. Two security personnel were injured.
Meanwhile, in Sherani district, eight militants were killed when forces struck a suspected Fitna al Khwarij camp in the Mughal Kot area. Authorities seized sophisticated weapons and explosives.
Earlier operations in Quetta and Kech neutralized 13 terrorists linked to Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan. Three more were killed in Kech, and additional arms were recovered.
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The four arrested suspects in Khuzdar were reportedly involved in multiple attacks. The Balochistan terrorist operation underscores Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to eliminating militant threats across the region.