RAWALPINDI, Sept. 2 -- Security forces killed 21 terrorists during separate operations in Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. The operations took place overnight between August 31 and September 1. They targeted militant activity in Nokcha, Chagai district, and Ziarat Cross, Pishin district. ISPR said the terrorists belonged to groups it identified as Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij. Meanwhile, security forces recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from the militants.

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