Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- At least 18 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by Pakistan's security forces in Balochistan, the military's media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militants belonged to the Indian-backed network Fitna al Hindustan. The operations targeted terrorist hideouts in Quetta and Kech districts following credible intelligence of militant presence in the areas.

The first operation took place in the Chiltan mountain range in Quetta, where troops engaged militants after an intense exchange of fire. Fourteen terrorists were killed during the clash, ISPR confirmed. In a separate operation in Buleda, Kech district, security forces raided a ...