18 terrorists killed in separate Balochistan operations: ISPR

• Security forces conduct IBOs in Quetta and Kech districts
• President Zardari hails troops’ resolve against terrorism

ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2025: Security forces killed 18 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Balochistan, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militants were affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan, a Balochistan-based network allegedly backed by India. The government recently designated such groups under this label to highlight what it describes as “foreign-sponsored terrorism” aimed at destabilising Pakistan.

In the first operation, troops acted on credible intelligence and surrounded a terrorist hideout in the Chiltan mountain range of Quetta district. “During the engagement, 14 Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed after an intense exchange of fire,” the ISPR said.

A second IBO was carried out in Buleda, located in Kech district, where security personnel raided another hideout, killing four more militants. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from both locations.

The statement added that the slain terrorists had been involved in multiple attacks targeting civilians and security forces. Following the operations, sanitisation efforts were launched to track down any remaining militants in the surrounding areas.

“The counter-terrorism campaign by Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue at full pace to eliminate the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.

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Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari commended the armed forces for their “successful action” and reiterated the state’s determination to eradicate militancy. “The operation reflects the unwavering resolve of our security forces to rid Pakistan of terrorism,” he posted on X.

Pakistan has witnessed an upsurge in militant violence in recent months, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, following the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to end its ceasefire with the government in 2022.

A day earlier, six soldiers, including a captain, were martyred and seven militants killed during an IBO in Kurram district, KP.

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