20 terrorists killed during operations in Panjgur and Naushki: ISPR

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – A total of 20 terrorists were killed during the operations in Panjgur and Naushki, while security forces completed the clearance operation on Saturday.

According to the ISPR, terrorists attacked security forces’ camps at Naushki and Panjgur late evening on February 2. Both attacks were repulsed successfully by a prompt response from troops at both locations.

In Naushki, nine terrorists were killed. Four security forces personnel including an officer embraced martyrdom during a shootout with terrorists while repulsing the terrorist attack at Naushki.

In Panjgur, security forces repulsed the terrorist attack after an intense exchange of fire and terrorists fled from area. Security forces carried out a clearance operation to hunt down the hiding terrorists in the vicinity.

Four fleeing terrorists were killed at Panjgur while four terrorists were encircled the next day by security forces. All encircled terrorists were killed in today’s operation as they failed to surrender. Five soldiers, including a JCO, embraced martyred and six soldiers have been injured during follow up operations at Panjgur lasting 72 hours.

Three terrorists linked to these attacks were also killed yesterday, including two high value targets at Balgatar, Kech in a follow up clearance operation conducted on a makeshift terrorist hideout. Our security forces stand firm and resolutely committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism from our soil no matter what the cost.