QUETTA: Security forces killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kharan and Washuk districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted the IBOs in Kharan and Washuk on Sept 6 and 7, respectively, following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the “Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan”.
The forces “neutralised 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists”, the statement said.
The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
The ISPR said terrorists had attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan and disrupted local traffic on Sunday.
“The security forces promptly intercepted and engaged the terrorists, whereby, killing eight Indian-sponsored terrorists,” it said.
The forces conducted another “deliberately planned” IBO in Washuk district on Monday after receiving reports about the presence of terrorists, according to the statement.
“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively busted terrorists’ hideout and after an intense fire exchange, three terrorists were sent to hell,” the ISPR said.
It added that security forces recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used to prepare improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Sanitisation operations were under way to eliminate “any other Indian-sponsored terrorist” found in the area, the ISPR said.
Published in Dawn, September 10th, 2026
