Security forces have killed 27 militants in an intelligence-driven operation in Karam Valley, Mastung district, Balochistan, according to military sources. The campaign against Fitna al-Khawarij fighters was carried out in two stages, with 15 killed in the first and 12 in the second, the sources said.
Local commander among those killed in Karam Valley
The sources said a local commander, Yasir Parkani, died along with his associates. Their deaths were counted among the total of 27.
Weapons seized as sweep of the area continues
Troops recovered large quantities of weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the militants’ hideouts. A sanitisation operation is underway to rule out any remaining fighters, the sources added.
Security forces remain committed to removing militancy from Balochistan and will keep operating until the last militant is eliminated, the sources said.
