Four Indian-Sponsored Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Intelligence Operation

Terrorist hideout busted; weapons, explosives recovered.

By DTD- On Jul 22, 2025

Islamabad – Four terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in Kalat district, Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Tuesday.

The operation, launched on July 19, was described by the military as a “deliberate sanitisation operation,” resulting not only in the elimination of these terrorists but also the dismantling of a terrorist hideout, with a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives recovered.

The ISPR emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces remain resolute in countering attempts by Indian proxies to destabilize peace and progress in Balochistan.

The announcement comes amid an overall rise in militant activities across Pakistan, particularly in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

Data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a 5% increase in militant attacks in May 2025 compared to April, with 85 attacks reported in May versus 81 in April.

These attacks resulted in 113 fatalities, including 52 security personnel, 46 civilians, 11 militants, and four peace committee members. Injuries also surged, with 182 individuals affected—130 civilians, 47 security personnel, four militants, and one peace committee member.

While militant attacks rose slightly, security personnel deaths increased sharply by 73%, and civilian injuries jumped 145%, highlighting the growing threat posed by militant groups. Conversely, injuries among security forces declined by 20%.

Security operations during May led to the deaths of at least 59 militants, while five security personnel lost their lives. The combined casualty toll for May stood at 172, including 57 security personnel, 65 militants, 46 civilians, and four peace committee members.