The statement said security forces and Balochistan Police reached the site and launched a joint clearance operation to trace the perpetrators and their facilitators. “During the operation, security forces proactively detected the movement of fleeing terrorists, effectively engaged and neutralised ten more. Eight died after an under-preparation VBIED detonated prematurely, while security forces neutralized 10 more fleeing terrorists. He also conveyed his condolences over the deaths of civilians and said that “Operations against Fitna-al Hindustan terrorists and their facilitators should continue.” A day earlier, security forces also neutralised five terrorists belonging to the proscribed Fitna al-Hindustan during a "high-tempo, intelligence-driven operation" conducted in Balochistan's Panjgur district.