Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid tribute to Pakistan’s security forces after 19 militants were killed in separate counter-terrorism operations in Shaban, Quetta West and Kech areas of Balochistan. Naqvi praised the courage and professional capabilities of the personnel involved, saying operations against elements seeking to disrupt peace in the province would continue with full force.
According to the military’s media wing, ISPR, security forces conducted operations against militants it identifies as belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij. Thirteen militants were killed during an operation in the Shaban area, while another six were killed in separate operations in Kech and Quetta West, bringing the total to 19.
Mohsin Naqvi also paid tribute to Subedar Muhammad Jameel, who lost his life while fighting during the operations. Naqvi said the soldier had sacrificed his present for the peaceful future of the nation and described the personnel of Pakistan’s security forces as the pride of the country.
The interior minister said security forces continue to confront armed groups attempting to destabilise Balochistan. Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that counter-terrorism operations would continue with full force, while honouring the personnel who have lost their lives in the campaign. He said the sacrifice of Subedar Muhammad Jameel would be remembered for his service to the country.
