Six terrorists killed, 4 wounded in attack on security check-post in Balocistan: ISPR

At least six terrorists were killed and four wounded when they attacked a security check post in the Kalat district of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

The Pakistan Army's media affairs wing said in a statement, "On the night of 15/16 November 2024, terrorists attempted to attack a security forces’ post in the general area of Shah-e-Mardan of Kalat District."

"Own troops fought gallantly, as a result of which six terrorists were sent to hell, while four terrorists were injured."

The statement added. "However, during the intense exchange of fire, seven brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat." 

It said a sanitisation operation was being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. 

It said that security forces of Pakistan remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.

"Such sacrifices of our soldiers further strengthen our resolve."

Saturday's attack came three days after security forces eliminated at least four terrorists, including a “high-value target” during an intelligence-based operation in the Kech district of Balochistan. 

In a similar incident earlier on November 12-13, security forces conducted an IBO in North Waziristan’s Miran Shah area on the reported presence of terrorists, according to an ISPR statement. 

It is pertinent to mention here that the third quarter (July-September) of 2024 saw a sharp increase in fatalities of terrorist violence and counter-terrorism campaigns, with a 90% surge in violence, according to a report issued by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).