Four terrorists killed in exchange of fire in Balochistan's Panjgur: state media
Large quantity of modern weapons, ammunition also recovered from possession of slain terrorists
Four terrorists were killed in an exchange of gunfire with security forces in Balochistan's Panjgur district, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. The operation took place in the Aphan Koh area of Prom Paroom, based on intelligence reports of terrorists from the Fitna al-Hindustan group. The government has labeled all terrorist groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, alleging Indian involvement.
The security forces initiated the operation as part of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, which aims to eliminate Indian-backed terrorists. During the clash, security forces engaged in heavy fire with the terrorists, resulting in their deaths. Additionally, a significant quantity of modern weapons and ammunition were seized from the deceased terrorists.
Four terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during the operation. The security sources stated that security operations against terrorists would continue in the area until all remaining terrorists are eliminated. The federal government has been designating these groups as Fitna al-Hindustan since the previous year, accusing India of sponsoring a proxy war through these outfits.
The high-intensity, intelligence-driven operations are being carried out as part of the Radd-ul-Fitna-3 campaign, described by the military's media wing as a counterterrorism operation targeting Indian proxies. This development occurred a day after seven terrorists affiliated with the Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in separate operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Apart from the killed terrorists, several others were injured during the operation.
Terrorism remains a growing concern for Pakistan, with the number of attacks increasing annually since 2022, according to data from the global monitoring organization, ACLED. In 2025, attacks in Pakistan rose nearly fourfold, reaching 2,425 from 658 in 2022. While Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been the primary target of terrorism, Balochistan has also been a significant focus due to the activities of Indian proxies.
Security forces have continued operations across the provinces against these threats, but the groups persist in targeting civilians and defense installations.
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.
