Security forces eliminate 7 militants in Kharan operation

Security forces have killed seven militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Kharan district.

According to security sources, the operation was conducted in the Lajay area of Kharan. The action was carried out on the basis of intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area.

Seven militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij were killed during the operation. Several other militants were also wounded, according to the sources.

Security forces conducted a search of the militants’ hideouts after the operation. A large quantity of modern weapons and ammunition was recovered.

Other military equipment was also found at the sites. Security forces also recovered a motorcycle and two vehicles from the militants’ hideouts.

The security forces subsequently destroyed the militants’ positions. The hideouts were completely dismantled during the operation.

According to security sources, the militants were involved in several serious criminal and terrorist activities. These included extortion, kidnapping and target killings.

The militants were also allegedly involved in planning suicide attacks. Their activities posed a security threat in the region, the sources said.

The operation was conducted as part of Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Security forces have been carrying out intelligence-based operations under the campaign to eliminate terrorist networks.

Officials said such operations are aimed at disrupting militant activities before attacks can be carried out.

Security forces are continuing operations against militant groups in different areas of Balochistan. Intelligence-based actions are being used to identify militant hideouts and target terrorist networks.