In a significant intelligence-based operation conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in Pishin District, Balochistan, three terrorists were successfully eliminated and another was apprehended on April 22-23.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that during a fierce firefight, three terrorists met their demise, while an Afghan national who received injuries was apprehended. The operation also resulted in the recovery of a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
The ISPR’s statement emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces remain resolute in their commitment to thwart any attempts to undermine peace, stability, and progress in Balochistan, working in unison with the nation.
In a separate operation, the ISPR had previously announced that security forces had neutralized at least 11 terrorists in two distinct operations conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a day prior to the Pishin District operation.
According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) Security Report for Q1 2024, the country experienced 432 violence-linked fatalities and 370 injuries among civilians, security personnel, and outlaws resulting from 245 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations. Among the 432 fatalities, 281 were civilians and security forces personnel, with the KP and Balochistan provinces alone accounting for 51% and 41%, respectively, of the total fatalities in Q1 2024.
The remaining regions witnessed significantly lower violence levels, suffering less than 8% of all deaths. This data highlights the continued challenges faced by Pakistan’s security forces in combatting terrorism and maintaining peace and stability in certain regions of the country.
