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In Barkhan district of Balochistan, Pakistan, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed ten terrorists and seized weapons during a targeted operation based on intelligence provided by the government. Two CTD officials were injured in the encounter. The operation was aimed at dismantling a cell linked to Fitna al Hindustan, an entity accused by Pakistani authorities of being supported by India for terrorism and destabilization efforts within Pakistan.
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On Saturday, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan's Barkhan district conducted a targeted intelligence-based operation against suspected terrorists. According to Babar Yousafzai, an aide in the Home Department, ten armed terrorists were killed during this operation, which involved a fierce gun battle. Two CTD officials were injured and hospitalized as part of the operation. The CTD also confiscated significant quantities of arms, ammunition, and explosives from the scene. The attack was aimed at members of Fitna al Hindustan, a terrorist group designated by Pakistan to highlight alleged Indian involvement in destabilizing activities across the country. Sarfraz Bugti, Balochistan's Chief Minister, praised CTD personnel for their successful mission.
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Ten terrorists were killed in a targeted intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, the Home Department said on Saturday.
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Department → kill → Saturday
An aide in the Home Department, Babar Yousafzai, said: “During an intense gun battle, 10 armed terrorists were killed and two CTD officials were injured.”
asserted
officials → say → battle
The CTD had conducted a targeted operation after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, in the area, according to Yousafzai.
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CTD → conduct → Yousafzai
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
asserted
state → designate → Pakistan
Yousafzai added that the CTD had also seized a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives from the terrorists.
asserted
CTD → add → terrorists
According to other officials in the department, two CTD personnel were taken to a hospital, while the bodies of the terrorists were taken to the Rara Sham district hospital.
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bodies → accord → hospital
Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti paid rich tributes to the personnel of CTD for conducting the successful operation.
asserted
Bugti → pay → operation
He said that our brave security forces were playing an important role in the elimination of terrorism from Balochistan and rendering sacrifices to protect the lives and property of the people.
asserted
forces → say → people
On Oct 7, security forces killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan’s Mastung district, according to state media.
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forces → kill → media
Late last month, the military’s media affairs wing said that more than 71 terrorists had been killed in Shaban and other areas of Balochistan during 96 hours.
asserted
terrorists → say → hours
On Sept 17, three terrorists were eliminated in an IBO in Balochistan’s Awaran district’s Badrang area.
asserted
terrorists → eliminate → area
Another three were killed in Mastung on Sept 14.
asserted
three → kill → Sept
Earlier that month, 21 terrorists were killed in separate engagements in Nokcha, Chagai, Ziarat Cross, and Pishin.
asserted
terrorists → kill → Nokcha
The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to PICSS’ monthly assessment.
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number → increase → assessment
As per the report, Balochistan was declared the province “most affected” by terrorism.
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Balochistan → declare → terrorism
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