QUETTA: Security forces killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan`s Kharan and Washuk districts, the military`s media affairs wing said on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted the IBOs in Kharan and Washuk on Sept 6 and 7, respectively, following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the `Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan`.

The forces `neutralised 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists`, the statement said.

The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India`s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

The ISPR said terrorists had attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan and disrupted local traffic on Sunday.

`The security forcesQUETTA: Security forces killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan`s Kharan and Washuk districts, the military`s media affairs wing said on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted the IBOs in Kharan and Washuk on Sept 6 and 7, respectively, following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the `Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan`.

The forces `neutralised 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists`, the statement said.

The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India`s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

The ISPR said terrorists had attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan and disrupted local traffic on Sunday.

`The security forces promptly intercepted and engaged the terrorists, whereby, killing eight Indiansponsored terrorists,` it said.

The forces conducted another `deliberately planned` IBO in Washuk district on Monday after receiving reports about the presence of terrorists, according to the statement.

`During the conduct of operation, owntroops effectively busted terrorists` hideout and after an intense fire exchange, three terrorists were sent to hell,` the ISPR said.

It added thatsecurityforcesrecovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used to prepare improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Sanitisation operations were under way to eliminate `any other Indiansponsored terrorist` found in the area, the ISPR said.troops effectively busted terrorists` hideout and after an intense fire exchange, three terrorists were sent to hell,` the ISPR said.

It added thatsecurityforcesrecovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used to prepare improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Sanitisation operations were under way to eliminate `any other Indiansponsored terrorist` found in the area, the ISPR said.