PANJGUR: Four militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during an intelligence-based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan, security sources said on Monday.
The operation took place in the Aphan Koh area of Paroom tehsil of the district.
The operation was launched after security forces received information about the presence of militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan, backed and financed by the Indian intelligence agency RAW.
An intense firefight broke out between the security forces and the militants during the operation, resulting in the deaths of four militants, according to the sources.
A large quantity of modern weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the militants, the sources said.
Security forces continue to conduct operations against militants in Balochistan, with authorities saying the campaign will continue until the threat is eliminated.
Earlier this week, security forces have killed five militants of the Fitna al Hindustan in two intelligence-based operations in Panjgur district of Balochistan.
The first operation was conducted in the Gwargo area of the district after reports of militant activity. Security forces said the militants were affiliated with the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), which the statement referred to as Fitna al-Hindustan.
The area was cordoned off. Security forces then used advanced technology to track the militants, who were allegedly preparing an improvised explosive device (IED).
A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) pursued the militants. The chase covered about two kilometres. The force later engaged the militants and killed both of them.
Meanwhile, security forces launched a second operation in the area. Three more militants were killed after they were allegedly found planning an attack on security personnel.
