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State-run Pakistan TV reported on Wednesday that security forces killed five terrorists and injured four others during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) targeting Fitna al Hindustan in Washuk district of Balochistan. The operation, part of Operation Raddul Fitna 3, involved the use of advanced weapons and resulted in the recovery of ammunition. President Asif Ali Zardari praised security forces for their efforts and reiterated the government's commitment to combating terrorism in Balochistan.

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Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Washuk, a district in Pakistan's Balochistan province, according to state-run Pakistan TV on October 14. The operation targeted terrorist hideouts with advanced weapons and resulted in the injury of four additional terrorists, all identified as members of Fitna al Hindustan, a group designated by the Pakistani government to highlight India’s involvement in destabilizing activities across Pakistan. Conducted under Operation Raddul Fitna 3, security forces seized “advanced weapons and ammunition” during the raid.

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces involved and stated that operations against terrorist elements would continue to ensure peace and security in Balochistan, emphasizing efforts to thwart conspiracies by foreign patrons and local facilitators of terrorism.

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President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to security forces for the Washuk operation in a statement on X. “Effective operations against terrorist elements attempting to disrupt peace and security and spread fear and panic among the public in Balochistan will continue,” President Zardari was quoted as saying.

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🔮 President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to security forces for the Washuk operation in a statement on X. “Effective operations against terrorist elements attempting to disrupt peace and security and spread fear and panic among the public in Balochistan will continue,” President Zardari was quoted as saying.

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Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Washuk, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Wednesday, citing security sources. asserted

TV → kill → sources

Terrorist hideouts were targeted with advanced weapons, sources said. asserted

sources → target → weapons

State media added that four terrorists were also injured, identifying them as belonging to Fitna al Hindustan. asserted

terrorists → add → Hindustan

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

state → refer → Pakistan

The IBO was conducted under Operation Raddul Fitna 3, state media said, adding that “advanced weapons and ammunition” were recovered. asserted

weapons → conduct → Fitna

“Security forces remain determined to eliminate terrorism from Balochistan,” state media said. asserted

media → remain → Balochistan

Zardari → pay → Balochistan

He added, “Conspiracies by the terrorists’ foreign patrons and their local facilitators will be thwarted at any cost”. asserted

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Terrorism in Balochistan Balochistan has witnessed terrorist attacks and security challenges for a long time. asserted

Balochistan → witness → time

Ten terrorists were killed in a targeted IBO conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, the Home Department said on Oct 10. asserted

Department → kill → Oct

In Chagai, security forces killed two terrorists on Sept 29. asserted

forces → kill → Sept

The military’s media affairs wing said on Sept 27 that more than 71 terrorists had been killed in Shaban and other areas of Balochistan. asserted

terrorists → say → Balochistan

On Sept 17, three terrorists were eliminated in an IBO in Balochistan’s Awaran district’s Badrang area. asserted

terrorists → eliminate → area

Another three were killed in Mastung on Sept 14. asserted

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Earlier in September, 21 terrorists were killed in separate engagements in Nokcha, Chagai, Ziarat Cross, and Pishin. asserted

terrorists → kill → Nokcha

The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to PICSS’ monthly assessment. uncertain

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As per the report, Balochistan was declared the province “most affected” by terrorism. asserted

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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Balochistan's Washuk: state media

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