The ISPR reported that a security vehicle was targeted by terrorists with an IED explosion in the Buleda area of Balochistan’s Kech district. The troops responded and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, resulting in the killing of three terrorists. The brave soldiers involved in the operation fought gallantly but tragically embraced Shahadat during the intense exchange of fire. A sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. The operation comes amid a surge in terrorist activities across the country, especially in KP and Balochistan, since the outlawed militant group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. A day earlier, ISPR reported that two terrorists were gunned down in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan. The security forces conducted the intelligence-based operation (IBO) on reports of terrorists’ presence and during the operation, two terrorists were gunned down. The ISPR reiterated the determination of the security forces to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan and emphasized that such sacrifices of brave soldiers further strengthen their resolve.