ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday praised the security forces for killing 18 India-backed terrorists in Balochistan’ operations.
In separate statements, both leaders said the entire nation stood firmly with the armed forces in the fight against terrorism and lauded their courage and determination.
They reaffirmed that the security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue the anti-terror drive under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam until the country is free from terrorism.
President Zardari said the elimination of 14 terrorists in Quetta’s Chiltan Pahar and four in Kech’s Buleda area marked a significant achievement. He commended the troops for their bravery and successful clearance operations.
He added that the operation demonstrated the military’s unwavering resolve to rid Pakistan of terrorism.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “We salute the determination and sacrifices of our security forces and remain committed to completely eradicating terrorism from the country.”
India-backed terrorists in Balochistan
The ISPR, in a statement, said security forces killed at least 18 militants linked to an India-backed Fitna al-Hindustan during two separate operations in Quetta and Kech districts of Balochistan.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said troops conducted intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Chiltan mountain range of Quetta district and in Buleda, Kech district.
“During the operation in the Chiltan range, security forces engaged the terrorists’ hideout and, after an intense exchange of fire, killed 14 Indian-sponsored militants,” the ISPR said.
