Security forces have killed eight Indian sponsored terrorists in three intelligence-based operations in Balochistan.

According to ISPR, the security forces conducted operations in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar Districts of Balochistan on reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna Al-Hindustan.

The terrorists' attempt to establish roadblock in Panjpai area of district Quetta to disrupt local traffic was intercepted by security forces yesterday, resulting in killing of five Indian sponsored terrorists.

Furthermore, during a sanitisation operation in Nushki district, security forces busted terrorists' hideout and after an intense fire exchange, two Indian sponsored terrorists were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

In another intelligence based operation in district Khuzdar, a terrorist hideout was engaged by security forces through prompt offensive action, killing one Indian sponsored terrorist.

Four hundred ninety kilograms of explosives were also recovered

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area.

Relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision "Azm-e-Istehkam" (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded the security forces for eliminating eight Indian-sponsored terrorists during three separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan.

In a statement, he appreciated the high level of professionalism shown by the security forces in foiling a plot to disrupt local traffic in the Panjpai area of Quetta and eliminating the terrorists involved.

He also praised the security forces for their effective action against a terrorist hideout in Nushki, which led to the neutralization of the terrorists.

Commending another successful operation in Khuzdar, the President hailed the timely operation against a terrorist hideout and the recovery of 490 kilograms of explosive material.

President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated the nation's resolve, stating that all conspiracies hatched by foreign sponsors of terrorism and their local facilitators will be decisively foiled.