RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on Hoshab road in Balochistan’s city of Turbat.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), whereabouts of terrorists were identified due to constant surveillance and reconnaissance of area.

Roads were completely blocked during operation. ISPR stated that terrorists opened fire as soon as security forces arrived. A heavy exchange of fire took place and large number of ammunition and weapons were also recovered from killed terrorists.

ISPR added that forces are determined to defeat every attempt to sabotage peace, stability and development of Balochistan.

Earlier, security forces had apprehended high-value target Gulzar Imam alias Shambay in a successful intelligence operation, said military’s media wing in statement. According to ISPR, operation was conducted by “Lead Intelligence Agency,” adding that Imam had been hardcore militant as well as founder and leader of banned outfit responsible for dozens of violent terrorist attacks in Pakistan including attacks on law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) and installations in Panjgur and Noshki.

Gulzar Imam also remained deputy to Brahamdagh Bugti in Baloch Republican Army (BRA) till 2018. He was also instrumental in formation of Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) and remained its operational head.

“His visits to Afghanistan and India are also on record, his linkages with hostile intelligence agencies (HIAs) are being investigated,” ISPR said. Reportedly, HIAs also tried to exploit him to work against state of Pakistan and its national interests.

He was apprehended after carefully planned operation spanned over months over various geographical locations.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 14 2023

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