QUETTA: Pakistan security forces foiled an attempted drone attack by Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan, shooting down five drones, ARY News reported on Friday, citing security sources.
According to security sources, terrorists attempted to target a checkpoint in the Kharan area of Al-Bat.
The drones were destroyed before reaching their intended target. No loss of life or property was reported in the incident, the sources added.
Security forces remain committed to completely eliminating the menace of terrorism from Balochistan.
Read more: Pakistan security forces kill 17 Fitna al-Khawarij, Hindustan terrorists in KP, Balochistan
On September 18, security forces killed 17 Fitna al-Khawarij and Hindustan terrorists in separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
According to ISPR, six security personnel were martyred on September 17 when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated during an operation.
According to the military’s media wing, 10 terrorists were killed during separate operations in North Waziristan and Hangu. The ISPR said the terrorists belonged to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan-linked group referred to by authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij and that they were operating with Indian support.
A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the militants, the ISPR said. Clearance operations are continuing in the areas to eliminate any remaining militants.
The ISPR said Operation Azm-e-Istehkam would continue until the elimination of what it described as foreign-sponsored terrorism. It paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives, saying their sacrifices further strengthened the resolve to defend the country.
