12 hardcore terrorists killed in Mastung, cache of weapons recovered from Kohlu: ISPR

QUETTA: Under the ongoing Operation Raddul Fasaad, security forces foiled a major terror plot and killed 12 hardcore terrorists in Balochistan’s Mastung district, said the Inter-Services Public Relations.

According to Pakistan Army’s media cell, the security forces conducted an Intelligence-based Operation in Splinji area of Mastung during the last two days.
The terrorists were hiding inside a cave for planning, coordination and execution of terrorist activities in Balochistan, stated the ISPR press release.
Five security officials including two officers also got injured in the crossfire.

Following the beginning of Operation Raddul Fasaad, security forces have intensified intelligence-based and combing operations in the province in an effort to establish peace in the province.

The military’s media wing also claimed on Sunday to have recovered a cache of weapons from an alleged terrorist hideout in Kohlu District of Balochistan.



According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in Sken Nullah Darango, located some 55km off Kahan area in Kohlu District, on the alleged hideouts of Balochistan Liberation Army.

“A large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives including guns, rocket launchers, anti-personal mines, detonators and communication equipment recovered from the hideout,” read the ISPR statement.