ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Security forces have killed five Indian-backed terrorists in an intelligence-based counterterrorism operation in southwestern Balochistan province, security sources said on Thursday.
The counterterrorism operation was conducted in the Kali Suran area of Panjgur district, under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, according to the security sources.
Security sources said the terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna-al-Hindustan were riding motorcycles and were on their way to carry out a major terrorist attack.
Security forces conducted a successful intelligence based operation in #KaliSuran, #Panjgur killing five terrorists belonging to #FitnaAlHindustan and injuring several others@OfficialDGISPR #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/PygEbeLnH4 pic.twitter.com/c2k04gF16C
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 20, 2026
Fitna-al-Hindustan is an official term designated by the Pakistani government to refer collectively to all Indian backed terrorist groups operating in Balochistan province.
The terrorists were successfully targeted with the use of advanced technology and weapons during the operation.
A large quantity of modern weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the terrorists.
Security forces conduct a successful intelligence-based operation in Panjgur under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, killing five terrorists and recovering a large cache of modern weapons and ammunition, according to security sources.#Panjgur #RaddulFitna #SecurityForces… pic.twitter.com/B9HONT9iTF
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) August 20, 2026
The killed terrorists were involved in looting of local residents, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, target killings and planning of suicide attacks.
Pakistan Interior Minister praises the security forces
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended security forces for thwarting the “nefarious designs” of the terrorists affiliated with Fitna-al-Hindustan, according to a statement issued by his ministry.
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا آپریشن ردالفتنہ 3 کے تحت پنجگور کلی سوران میں فتنہ الہندوستان کے دہشتگردوں کے خلاف کامیاب انٹیلی جنس بیسڈ آپریشن پر سکیورٹی فورسز کو خراج تحسین
وزیر داخلہ نے 5 دہشتگردوں کو جہنم واصل کرنے پر سکیورٹی فورسز کی پیشہ وارانہ صلاحیتوں اور جرات کو سراہا— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) August 20, 2026
“The successful operations of the security forces against enemies of peace in Balochistan are commendable,” the statement quoted Naqvi as saying.
He added that the nation stood united against terrorism and in solidarity with the security forces.
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.
Due to the surge in terrorist attacks, Pakistan has intensified counterterrorism operations to eliminate the menace.
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According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies’ (PICSS) monthly security assessment, released on July 31, Balochistan witnessed the sharpest deterioration in the country’s security situation last month.
On July 9, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country’s civil and military leadership had taken a “mutual and singular decision” to eliminate terrorism following several major militant attacks in Balochistan.
He made the remarks during a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee on the National Action Plan in Quetta, which was also attended by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
