Four terrorists were killed during security operations in Balochistan’s Kalat and Gwadar districts, while Pakistan Army Major Wajahat Waheed was martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Gwadar.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted in Jatka Abad, Kalat, on October 18, during which four terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the operation.

The ISPR said security forces were conducting a clearance operation in the Shadi Kaur area of Gwadar when their troops were targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED), resulting in the martyrdom of Pakistan Army Major Wajahat Waheed.

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According to the statement, Major Wajahat Waheed was 34 years old and belonged to Lahore.

The ISPR said security forces effectively targeted the terrorists’ hideout, while a clearance operation was underway to eliminate other terrorists present in the area.

The statement added that security forces would continue operations to eliminate terrorism under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework. Security forces and law enforcement agencies also reaffirmed their commitment to completely eradicating foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.