Security forces neutralise 14 Indian-backed terrorists in Khuzdar
RAWALPINDI: Security forces neutralised 14 terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan in an operation conducted in the Zehri area of Khuzdar, Balochistan.
The operation was launched based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of the terrorists, culminating in a fierce confrontation that resulted in the killings of at least 14 terrorists.
Additionally, around 20 other militants sustained injuries during the encounter.
Residents of Khuzdar’s Zehri area praised the operation, acknowledging the efforts of the security forces in restoring peace and stability to the region.
The security forces remain fully committed to eliminating the remaining militants of the Fitna al-Hindustan.
The Zehri operation comes days after security forces killed seven India-sponsored terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in the Sherani district of Balochistan.
According to the ISPR, the security forces conducted an IBO on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij or the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, seven Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” the ISPR added.
Pakistan has witnessed an alarming 46% surge in overall violence in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, as per the latest statistics issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
The country reported at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries, including civilians, security personnel and the terrorists, in a total of 329 incidents of violence, which also included terror attacks and counter-terror operations.
The CRSS report highlights that by Q3, the ongoing year has proven nearly as deadly as all of 2024, with 2,414 fatalities recorded compared to the entire tally of 2024, which reported 2,546 deaths in total. Monitoring Desk
