Security forces killed five terrorists during a search operation in Balochistan’s Dera Bugti on Saturday.
In an operation conducted in the Bambore area, 10 suspected militants were also arrested and a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including anti-aircraft guns, anti-tank mines and other weapons was recovered. “The militants were involved in a series of terrorist activities in Dera Bugti and other parts of Balochistan,” said an official who declined to be named since he was not authorised to speak to the media.
Meanwhile, 20 militants, including a key commander, Bojla Bugti, surrendered before security forces at a ceremony held in the Bhambore area of Dera Bugti the same day.
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, along with senior Frontier Corps and civilian officials, was also present during the ceremony. “Peace has returned to Dera Bugti following the sacrifices of the security forces and the masses of Balochistan,” the home minister said during the ceremony.
Those surrendered pledged to lead peaceful lives and work for the development and peace of the country.
Published in Daily Times, April 22nd 2018.
