Nine Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in Balochistan operations, says ISPR
Seven terrorists killed in Kachhi operation
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces carried out intelligence-based operations on October 26 after receiving reports about the presence of suspected militants. The military’s media wing identified the group as Fitna al-Hindustan, a term used by the Pakistani state for Balochistan-based militant groups over their alleged links to India.
According to the statement, security forces raided a suspected hideout in Kachhi, where an exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of seven terrorists. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site, the ISPR added.
Two more terrorists killed in Wadh
In a separate operation in Wadh, security forces detected and intercepted the movement of suspected terrorists. An exchange of fire followed, leaving two terrorists dead, while weapons and ammunition were also recovered.
The ISPR said security forces were conducting further searches to check whether other suspected militants remained in the area. “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other India-sponsored terrorist found in the area,” the statement read.
President and prime minister praise security forces
The military’s media wing said the counterterrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” would continue to target what it described as foreign-sponsored terrorism. The statement said the aim was to remove the threat and improve security across the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces and described their capabilities as “professional” in a statement posted on X. “Conspiracies of terrorists’ foreign patrons and their local facilitators will be thwarted,” he said, adding, “The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces and law enforcement agencies.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised the forces, saying those seeking to harm Pakistan’s peace and security would “never succeed in their nefarious designs”. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, he said the efforts of security forces and law enforcement agencies to end terrorism and establish lasting peace were commendable.
Recent operations as violence continues
Balochistan has faced repeated militant attacks in recent years, leading security agencies to increase intelligence-based operations across the province. On October 18, an army major was killed and four terrorists died during separate operations, while eight more suspected militants were killed in operations in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar a day earlier.
Security forces also killed five terrorists during an operation in Washuk on the night of October 12 and 13, according to the ISPR. Later, provincial officials reported arrests that included six suspected members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, two alleged female suicide bombers and two commanders of a banned organisation.
Officials also said around 90 arrested suspects were being held at a centre while investigations and legal proceedings continued. The latest operations form part of wider security efforts to prevent further attacks and weaken militant networks in Balochistan.
The latest operations show that counterterrorism remains a major security priority in Balochistan, where authorities have reported a series of raids and arrests. Continued investigations, lawful proceedings and efforts to protect civilians will be important in addressing the threat of further violence.
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