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9 Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in separate IBOs in Balochistan: ISPR

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The military's media wing, ISPR, reported on Wednesday that nine Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Wadh districts on October 26. In these operations, seven terrorists were eliminated in an exchange of fire in Kachhi, while another two were killed in Wadh. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain individuals in both incidents. The statement emphasized ongoing efforts to counter foreign-sponsored terrorism under the campaign "Azm e Istehkam."
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Nine Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Wadh districts on October 26, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In the first operation in Kachhi, seven terrorists were eliminated during an exchange of fire after their hideout was raided. Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the slain terrorists. In a second operation in Wadh, two more terrorists were killed when security forces intercepted them, again seizing additional weapons and ammunition. The ISPR stated that sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists remaining in the area as part of Pakistan’s vision “Azm e Istehkam,” aimed at eradicating foreign-supported terrorism nationwide.

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Balochistan Fitna al-Hindustan Indian Kachhi Wadh

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Balochistan GPE · 2× Fitna al-Hindustan ORG · 2× Indian NORP · 2× Kachhi GPE · 2× Wadh GPE · 2× ISPR ORG · 1× India GPE · 1× Pakistan GPE · 1× the Inter-Services Public Relations ORG · 1×

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“Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area,” the statement read, adding that a relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” will continue at full pace to “wipe out [the] menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”.
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🔮 “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area,” the statement read, adding that a relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” will continue at full pace to “wipe out [the] menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”.
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Nine Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Wadh districts, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. asserted
wing → sponsor → Wednesday
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that on October 26, security forces conducted IBOs in the districts on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan. asserted
forces → say → Hindustan
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. asserted
state → designate → Pakistan
In the first operation in Kachhi, a terrorist hideout was busted and seven terrorists were eliminated in an exchange of fire. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, the statement added. asserted
statement → bust → terrorists
In Wadh, security forces “tracked and intercepted terrorist movement” and killed two terrorists in an exchange of fire. asserted
forces → track → fire
Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, the statement added. asserted
statement → recover → terrorists
“Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area,” the statement read, adding that a relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” will continue at full pace to “wipe out [the] menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country”. asserted
campaign → conduct → country
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