Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday lauded the security forces for eliminating “multiple terrorists” in Khuzdar district.
In a post on X, the chief minister said: “In the Zehri area of Khuzdar, security forces have foiled the enemy’s nefarious designs, killing multiple terrorists and destroying their hideouts.”
The chief minister did not provided the number of terrorists eliminated in the operation. He said operational successes such as the above were “proof that the people of Balochistan and the forces are together grinding the nefarious designs of the country’s enemies into the dust. I am proud of the bravery of my youth and people. Long live Pakistan!”
A statement issued on X by state broadcaster PTV News put the toll of terrorists killed at over 14 with over 20 injured, saying they were members of Fitna al-Hindustan.
In May, the government designated all terrorist organisations in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan — a new phrase aimed at framing India’s alleged role in terrorism as a deliberate destabilisation strategy, potentially to galvanise domestic support.
Pakistan has lately been witnessing an uptick in terrorist activities, mainly in Khyber Pakistan and Balochistan.
A day ago, security forces killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the province’s Sherani district.
On Wednesday, four terrorists were apprehended during an IBO in Khuzdar district.
