Pakistani Forces Strike: 14 Terrorists Killed in Major Clashes

Pakistani security forces claimed to have killed 14 terrorists in the country’s northwest and southwest regions in multiple clashes. The operations targeted groups identified as Taliban militants and the Baloch Liberation Front, with some being designated as ''Indian proxy'' outfits.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 19-05-2025 22:39 IST | Created: 19-05-2025 22:39 IST
Pakistani Forces Strike: 14 Terrorists Killed in Major Clashes
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In a series of high-stakes operations, Pakistani security forces announced the elimination of at least 14 terrorists during clashes in the northwest and southwest regions on Monday.

The operations, as per official statements, were launched in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces overnight between May 17 and 18. Nine militants linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, referred to as 'Fitna Al Khwarij', were reportedly neutralized in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engagements.

Meanwhile, two soldiers lost their lives in an ambush in North Waziristan's Mir Ali area. Additionally, security forces claimed the killing of five Baloch Liberation Front terrorists, alleging affiliations with ''Indian proxy'' organizations, marking a significant trend in regional conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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