Security forces have killed 13 terrorists so far in Balochistan during the ongoing intelligence-based Operation Al-Azm, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday, citing security sources. "The number of terrorists killed so far during Operation Al-Azm has reached 13, while several hideouts belonging to Fitna-al Hindustan have been destroyed," Radio Pakistan quoted security sources as saying. The intelligence-based operations have been launched in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the area.
Earlier, security forces launched Operation Shaban after terrorists attacked the Mangi Dam Police Station. A district and sessions judge and his security guard were also killed after unidentified armed men opened fire on their vehicle on the national highway in Mastung, while an additional sessions judge and another person sustained serious injuries. According to sources, Fitna-al Hindustan suffered further losses in a successful operation carried out by security forces in the Khad Kocha area of Mastung.
"There are also confirmed reports that several terrorists belonging to Fitna-al Hindustan were injured during the operation," the sources added. It further revealed that weapons, ammunition and materials used to manufacture improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also recovered.
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