21 terrorists killed, six officials martyred in Balochistan: ISPR

At least 21 terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored proxies of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij have been killed and six officials martyred in multiple engagements with the security forces in different parts of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed on the night of 31 August-1 September in Nokcha, Chagai district, and Ziarat Cross, Pishin District. “On 31 August, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to disrupt the peaceful movement of commuters along N-40 Quetta-Taftan Highway by establishing an illegal checkpoint for extortion. Security Forces responded immediately and, after an intense fire exchange, killed 11 terrorists on the spot,” the ISPR said, adding that a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists. Last night, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij launched a coordinated attack in an attempt to breach the Customs House, the military said, adding that security forces responded effectively and, after an intense fire exchange, killed 10 terrorists. “Moreover, fleeing terrorists were also engaged by