Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Loralai district on May 28, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. Troops acted on credible intelligence about the presence of militants from the banned group āFitna al Hindustan.āĀ During the operation, troops engaged in a heavy exchange of fire. Four Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed on the spot. According to ISPR, the slain militants had been involved in several high-profile attacks.
Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the scene.
Terrorists Behind N-70 Attacks Identified
ISPR revealed that the militants were directly responsible for deadly attacks on the N-70 highway near Rarasham. Two of these attacks took place on August 26, 2024, and February 18, 2025.
These brutal acts led to the martyrdom of 30 innocent civilians. The group was also reportedly involved in cross-border terror operations and sabotage activities.
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In a separate engagement in Kech district, security forces killed another terrorist. This operation, too, targeted members of the Indian proxy network.
The military confirmed that the eliminated individuals were on law enforcement watchlists. They had been actively pursued by Pakistanās counter-terrorism units.
Pakistan Reaffirms Anti-Terror Commitment
The military reiterated its firm resolve to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorism. āSecurity forces of Pakistan are determined to root out the menace,ā ISPR stated. It also promised that all facilitators and perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Terror Surge Continues Despite Recent Gains
Terror attacks have increased across Pakistan since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan in 2021. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan remain the most affected regions.
However, the first quarter of 2025 brought some hope. Reports from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) show a decline in overall violence. Militant fatalities outnumbered those of civilians and security forces for the first time in months.
Balochistan Sees Surge in Fatalities
Despite the overall drop, Balochistan remains a hotspot. The province accounted for 35% of all fatalities during the quarter. Compared to late 2024, violence in Balochistan rose by 15%.
CRSS warned that if current trends persist, 2025 could witness over 3,600 deaths. This projection could make it one of the deadliest years in Pakistanās recent history.
