Security forces carried out heavy artillery shelling on a suspected militant hideout near Sasool Guest House in Balochistan today, on August 11, as Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3 continues.
The attack caused panic and confusion among the militants, according to reports. Radio and wireless communications reportedly showed that the militants started firing at each other during the confusion.
Security forces are monitoring the situation and keeping a close watch on further developments, the reports add further.
The forces said that they will continue operations against terrorism and violence to help restore lasting peace in the country.
8 BLA militants killed
According to previous reports, under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, the security forces clashed with BLA militants in the Gresha area of Khuzdar. Eight militants were reportedly killed in the recent operation.
The reports claimed that the BLA members had been making fake videos of the attack and were preparing videos claiming victory. In addition to this, the security forces killed all the militants involved in the confrontation.
Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3
Pakistan’s security forces recently carried out an intelligence-based operation in Washuk, Balochistan. The operation killed eight militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
According to security officials, the operation targeted a militant hideout in Washuk district.
The forces faced resistance during the operation. An exchange of fire followed, resulting in the deaths of eight BLA militants. A senior militant commander was also among those killed.
The hideout was destroyed during the operation. Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the site.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts to stop militant attacks in Balochistan.
Operation near Quetta
Earlier, security forces also carried out an operation in the Kambela and Asimabad areas near Quetta.
Officials said eight to 10 militants were killed or injured during the operation. The forces also carried out a search and clearance operation across 68 square kilometres.
Two militant bodies were recovered. Three to four militants were also injured. This included a commander named Shaukat Mama.
Security personnel also detained 12 suspects during the operation.
According to officials, the forces destroyed suspected militant hideouts and removed flags linked to Fitna al-Hindustan.