Five Militants Killed in Panjgur Intelligence-Based Operation

Pakistani security forces killed five militants travelling on motorcycles in the Killi Suran area of Panjgur district, Balochistan, under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Security sources said the group, identified as Fitna al-Hindustan, was involved in extortion, kidnapping for ransom, targeted killings and planning suicide attacks. Forces recovered three vehicles, two motorcycles, an IED and a flag of the proscribed organization; several other militants were reported wounded. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the operation.