QUETTA/KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Saturday it killed 92 militants, including three suicide bombers, while repelling coordinated attacks across the southwestern province of Balochistan, as security forces carried out large-scale clearance operations following assaults on civilians and law enforcement personnel.
The attacks, involving gunfire and explosions, targeted several locations including the provincial capital Quetta and the coastal city of Gwadar, as well as Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump and Pasni, according to the military’s media wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that militants launched multiple attacks “to disrupt peace in Balochistan.”
“Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies being fully alert immediately responded and successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists,” it said. “Our valiant troops carried out engagement of terrorists with precision and after prolong, intense and daring clearance operation across Balochistan, sent ninety two terrorists including three suicide bombers to hell, ensuring security and protection of local populace.”
The military said 18 civilians, including women, children, elderly people and laborers, were killed in attacks in Gwadar and Kharan. It said 15 security personnel were also killed during clearance operations and armed standoffs.
