QUETTA: Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Washuk, security officials said on Wednesday.

They said four terrorists were also injured during the operation, identifying them as belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, adding that terrorist hideouts were targeted with advanced weapons.

The state refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to security forces for the Washuk operation in a statement on X.

“Effective operations against terrorist elements attempting to disrupt peace and security and spread fear and panic among the public in Balochistan will continue,” he said. “Conspiracies by the terrorists’ foreign patrons and their local facilitators will be thwarted at any cost,” he added.

Published in Dawn, October 15th, 2026