Quetta: At least 10 police and security personnel embraced martyrdom in Balochistan as India-sponsored terrorists launched attacks at 12 locations, with forces eliminating 108 militants, security sources said on Saturday. Meanwhile 11 civilian persons were also martyred in the result of the terrorist attack in Gwadar. The martyred laborers include five men, three women and three children.

The security forces are still pursuing terrorists at different locations, and there are reports of more deaths and losses of terrorists, the sources added.

They further noted that the attacks carried out by Fitna al-Hindustan last night have been foiled via timely and effective action by the security forces and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

According to the security sources, 108 terrorists belonging to by Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during the last 48 hours in different actions in Balochistan.

While condemning the deadly attacks, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the security forces and LEAs for foiling the attacks. "I salute the brave sons who thwarted the evil intentions of the terrorists," he said.

Paying homage to the 10 martyrs who sacrificed their lives while foiling the attacks, the security czar said that the nation is proud of its brave sons, and the soldiers who sacrificed their lives are its heroes.

"The great sacrifices of the martyrs will always be remembered," he added.