Pakistani security forces conducted major operations in Kalat and Harnai, Balochistan, eliminating 23 terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). These clearance operations were part of a broader anti-terror strategy aimed at curbing insurgent activities.
Major Military Operations in Balochistan
- A total of 12 terrorists were killed on the night of January 31 – February 1 while attempting to set up roadblocks in Kalat.
- Additional 11 terrorists were neutralized in follow-up operations in Harnai.
Security forces have increased sanitization operations across Balochistan in response to recent attacks.
TTP Militants Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In a separate intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were gunned down.
Additionally, on February 1, a fierce encounter in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area led to the killing of six TTP terrorists. However, Pakistan Army suffered two casualties:
- Major Hamza Israr (29 years old)
- Sepoy Muhammad Naeem (26 years old)
Security Forces’ Ongoing Crackdown
Since December 9, Pakistan’s security forces have intensified their counter-terrorism operations, killing 43 terrorists in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The crackdown has severely disrupted militant networks, particularly Fitna-Al-Khwarij and other terror groups operating in the region.
Conclusion
The latest military operations highlight Pakistan’s determination to root out terrorism and restore stability in its conflict-prone regions. With security forces on high alert, counter-terrorism efforts are expected to continue in the coming months.
