Five Terrorists Killed, 23 Hostages Rescued in Qalat Operation

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed five terrorists and rescued 23 abducted people during a timely operation near Qalat on the N-25 highway, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The military’s media wing said terrorists had established a checkpoint along the N-25 to disrupt public movement and carry out kidnappings, extortion and vehicle robberies.

Security forces launched an operation against the terrorists’ hideout, killing five of them and safely recovering 23 abducted individuals.

During the operation, six trucks, three buses and two cars were also recovered from the terrorists’ possession.

ISPR said a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was seized during the operation.