Security forces kill three terrorists during IBO in Balochistan's Awaran: state media
Security sources say large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the terrorists
Security forces conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Badrang area of Awaran district, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of three terrorists, according to state media on Thursday. The operation, part of Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, targeted terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan, a group India is accused of sponsoring.
The security forces recovered a significant amount of weapons and ammunition from the terrorists. Fitna al-Hindustan has suffered heavy losses in ongoing security operations across Balochistan. The federal government officially designated all terrorist groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, accusing India of involvement.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for their successful operation, praising their professionalism and vowing to continue efforts to restore peace and eliminate terrorism in the province. Despite increased security operations, terrorist attacks in Pakistan have risen, with a nearly fourfold increase in attacks from 658 in 2022 to 2,425 in 2025, according to ACLED data.
Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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