Soldier martyred, 14 terrorists killed during security operation in Balochistan's Basima district: ISPR

A soldier was martyred and 14 terrorists were killed during a security operation in Balochistan’s Basima district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.

The military’s media wing said that on June 8, intelligence reports were received regarding terrorists belonging to “Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, in Naal area of District Basima, Balochistan”.

The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

The terrorists were reportedly planning an attack on a nearby police station and banks in the general area, added the ISPR.

“On receipt of the information, swift action was undertaken by security forces and an intelligence-based operation was launched to thwart the nefarious designs of the terrorists.”

The military elaborated that during the operation, the movement of “terrorists was effectively checked and engaged by own forces punitively”.

“After intense fire exchange, fourteen Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell, while multiple terrorists were injured.”

Security forces also destroyed four vehicles and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the operation.

However, Lance Havildar Muhammad Abbas was martyred after fighting gallantly with the terrorists and paying the ultimate sacrifice, the military’s media wing said.

“Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.”