ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have killed four Indian-backed terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in southwestern Balochistan province, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
“On 30 July 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Khuzdar District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, destroying two explosive-laden vehicles along with four terrorists,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“Fitna al Hindustan” is a state term referring to all the banned terrorist groups operating in Balochistan to highlight India’s role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
On 30 July 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Khuzdar District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan destroying two explosive laden vehicles along with four terrorists.
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— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 30, 2026
The ISPR said that during the operation, movement of two explosives-laden vehicles configured as Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) along with terrorists were proactively intercepted.
“After swift and prompt action by security forces, both vehicles were successfully destroyed along with neutralising four Indian-sponsored terrorists operating them,” ISPR said.
Sanitisation operation underway
A sanitisation operation is ongoing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist found in the vicinity, and the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision “Azm-e-Istehkam,” as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan remain committed to eradicating the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country, it said.
Pakistan witnesses surge in terror activities
Pakistan witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.
Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban regime to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to the banned TTP terrorist network. However, the Taliban regime failed to take any action against the terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil.
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Due to the surge in terrorist attacks, Pakistan has intensified counterterrorism operations to eliminate the menace.
Last month, security forces killed 29 terrorists during a well-planned intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by precision strikes in the border region targeting hideouts and safe havens of terrorists belonging to the banned Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist groups.
A monthly security assessment published in early June by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reported that Pakistan’s security situation deteriorated sharply in May after showing improvement over the previous two months. The decline was attributed mainly to a surge in terrorist violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
According to the report, Balochistan was the worst-affected province, recording 71 terrorist attacks in May, up from 34 in April—a 109 per cent increase.
