Security forces continued their counterterrorism efforts by killing two wanted terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Dalbandin, Chagai district of Balochistan.

Security sources said the operation was launched under the umbrella of Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3 on Saturday against terrorist hideouts in the area.

The killed terrorists were engaged in harassing the passengers travelling along the Quetta-Taftan Highway and creating fear among the residents and road users, the sources said.

They are also said to have set fire to commercial vehicles and passenger buses on the highway, damaging transport and economic activity.

The operation is part of a surge in counterterrorism operations in Balochistan. On October 15, five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Washuk district, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said.

Security forces have reiterated their commitment to eradicate terrorism and bring peace back to the province. “Operations against terrorist networks are ongoing to make the public safer and to protect vital transport routes.”