Heavy arms, ammunition also seized during IBO carried out under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, say security sources
\n ISLAMABAD
\nSecurity forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed five terrorists, including a key militant commander, security sources said on Monday.
\nThe operation targeted members of Fitna al-Hindustan and resulted in the killing of five terrorists, including the group\u2019s commander Wazir, son of Jamal, the sources added.
\nSecurity forces also recovered four motorcycles, machine guns, heavy weapons and a cache of ammunition from the possession of the slain terrorists.
\nThe killed militants were involved in robbery, extortion, kidnapping and terrorist activities targeting traders and civilians in the area.
\nA clearance operation is underway to eliminate any remaining Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in the vicinity, the security sources said.
\nInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised security forces for carrying out a successful IBO in Panjgur, Balochistan, and commended their professionalism after five terrorists were killed during the raid.
\nIn a statement, the interior minister said that the security forces had once again demonstrated their resolve in the fight against terrorism.
\nHe added that the country\u2019s courageous troops were continuing efforts to eliminate terrorists from Balochistan and restore lasting peace in the province.
\nNaqvi said the entire nation stood united against terrorism and remained firmly alongside the security forces in the fight against militant elements.
\nThe minister reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to supporting security forces in their efforts to eradicate terrorism from the country.
\nA day ago, security forces eliminated 15 India-backed terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during a series of IBOs conducted under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 across multiple districts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai and Nushki.
\nPakistan witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its KP and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.
\nAccording to a report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), the two provinces remained the country\u2019s main hotspots for violence during the second quarter of 2026, with KP emerging as the worst-affected region.
\nThe report stated that KP and Balochistan together accounted for nearly 96% of all violence-related fatalities recorded during the quarter. Of the total deaths, more than 61% (475) were reported in KP, while Balochistan accounted for 34% (265).
\nKP also recorded the highest number of violent incidents, with 151 cases, representing 57% of the nationwide total. Balochistan followed with 94 incidents, or 35%, underscoring the concentration of militant activity in the two provinces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Heavy arms, ammunition also seized during IBO carried out under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, say security sources ISLAMABAD Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed five terrorists, including a key militant commander, security sources said on Monday. The operation targeted […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-561229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n