Basima | Pakistan

A soldier was martyred and 14 terrorists were killed during a security operation in Balochistan’s Basima, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The military’s media wing said that on June 8, intelligence reports were received regarding terrorists belonging to “Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, in Naal area of District Basima, Balochistan”. The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. The terrorists were reportedly planning an attack on a nearby police station and banks in the general area, added the ISPR. “On receipt of the information, swift action was undertaken by security forces and an intelligence-based operation was launched to thwart the nefarious designs of the terrorists.” The military elaborated that during the operation, the movement of “terrorists was effectively checked and engaged by own forces punitively”. “After [an] intense fire exchange...