Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR

A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBOs on Nov 1 on the “reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan ”. The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. The statement said the first IBO was conducted in…