ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 71 Indian-backed terrorists in intelligence-based comprehensive counter-terrorism operations in southwestern Balochistan province over the last 96 hours, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.
Terrorists from Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan were targeted in the counter-terrorism operations, according to the military’s media wing.
The state uses the term Fitna al-Khawarij for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist group and refers to designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that, based on credible intelligence, security forces had launched a swift operation against the terrorists in Ziarat and surrounding areas on September 21.
Security Forces have so far killed over 71 terrorists in different areas of Balochistan during the last 96 hours@OfficialDGISPR #News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/HE77O7EXJI
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 27, 2026
Pakistan Army’s operation progresses
“As the Pakistan Army’s operation progresses, more than 71 terrorists have been killed so far in Operation Shaban and other areas of Balochistan in the last 96 hours, delivering a serious blow to Indian-backed Afghan proxies,” the statement said.
It said the Afghan Taliban regime’s involvement in terrorist activities in Pakistan, backed and sponsored by India, continues to cause loss of precious lives and threaten peace and stability.
ISPR noted that Pakistan’s intelligence agencies had identified “multiple hideouts of Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan in the general area of Shaban, District Quetta, posing a threat to the local population”.
During the operation in Shaban, security forces engaged the terrorists and cleared multiple hideouts, ISPR said. Following intense exchanges of fire, 33 “Indian-sponsored terrorists” were killed, with weapons, ammunition and explosives also recovered.
“Over the last seventy-two hours, the operation was intensified, resulting in the killing of 23 terrorists,” it said.
Security forces clear vast area
“Security forces have cleared a vast area and relieved local communities of the threat posed by Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan. The clearance operation is continuing until complete neutralisation of the threat,” ISPR stated.
In separate intelligence-based operations in District Nushki on Friday, the security forces effectively engaged a terrorist hideout, killing 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists, while in Mand, security forces successfully neutralised six Fitna Al-Hindustan terrorists, recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, ISPR said.
The counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full resolve.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
President, PM vow to completely eradicate terrorism
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to security forces for their successful operations against terrorists belonging to Fitna Al-Khawarij and Fitna Al-Hindustan, operating with Indian patronage in Balochistan.
صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا بلوچستان میں دہشت گردوں کے خلاف کامیاب کارروائیوں پر سیکیورٹی فورسز کو خراجِ تحسین۔
صدر آصف علی زرداری کا آپریشن شعبان اور بلوچستان کے دیگر علاقوں میں 71 سے زائد دہشت گردوں کو ہلاک کرنے پر سیکیورٹی فورسز کو خراجِ تحسین۔
بھارت اور افغان طالبان کی…
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) September 27, 2026
In their separate statements, they said the killing of more than 71 terrorists in different areas of Balochistan over the last 96 hours is a testament to the professionalism and bravery of the security forces.
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The President said the operations will continue until the complete elimination of terrorism fueled by foreign patronage and support.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan is determined to completely eliminate terrorism being carried out on its soil with foreign patronage and support.
وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کی بلوچستان کے مختلف علاقوں فتنہ الہندوستان اور فتنہ الخوارج کے دہشتگردوں کے خلاف کامیاب کارروائیوں پر سکیورٹی فورسز کی تحسین
وزیر داخلہ نے متعدد دہشتگردوں کو جہنم واصل کرنے پر سکیورٹی فورسز کی پیشہ وارانہ صلاحیتوں کو سراہا— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) September 27, 2026
Balochistan has witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, prompting security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations.
The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven percent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.
