Security forces eliminate 16 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

Security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on September 24 and 25, resulting in the deaths of 16 "Indian-sponsored" terrorists. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that five terrorists were killed during an operation on Thursday as part of Operation Shaban, following which a hideout was busted. This brought the total number of militants killed in the operation to 22.

In another operation in Nushki district, security forces engaged a militant hideout and killed 11 terrorists in an intense fire exchange. Since September 21, at least 33 "Indian-sponsored Khwarij/terrorists" have been killed, according to the ISPR.

The military's counter-terrorism campaign, under the vision of "Azm-i-Istehkam," approved by the Federal Apex Committee, will continue at full pace. The campaign aims to eliminate the threat of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Balochistan, while not the primary target of terrorism like Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, has remained a major target for Indian proxies. In December 2025, terrorists attacked civilians in Gwadar and Kharan districts, killing 18 people. Despite these efforts, Indian-backed groups continue to target civilians and military installations in the province.