{"id":132794,"date":"2026-09-09T22:09:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=132794"},"modified":"2026-09-09T22:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:09:33","slug":"security-forces-kill-11-terrorists-during-ibos-in-balochistans-kharan-washuk-districts-ispr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/132794\/","title":{"rendered":"Security forces kill 11 terrorists during IBOs in Balochistan&#8217;s Kharan, Washuk districts: ISPR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Security forces killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan\u2019s Kharan and Washuk districts, the military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted the IBOs in Kharan and Washuk on September 6 and 7, respectively, on the \u201creported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy,&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;and neutralised 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1912930#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%98Fitna%20al%20Hindu%C2%ADstan%E2%80%99%20is%20a%20new%20phrase%20coined%20by%20Pakistan%E2%80%99s%20military%2C%20aimed%20at%20framing%20India%E2%80%99s%20alleged%20role%20in%20terrorism%20as%20a%20deliberate%20destabilisation%20strategy%2C%20potentially%20to%20galvanise%20domestic%20support.\">designated<\/a>&nbsp;Balochistan-based groups as&nbsp;<em>Fitna-al-Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;to highlight India\u2019s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPR said terrorists attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan and disrupted local traffic on Sunday. \u201cThe security forces promptly intercepted and engaged the terrorists, whereby, killing eight Indian-sponsored terrorists,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forces conducted another \u201cdeliberately planned\u201d IBO in Washuk district on Monday on reports of the presence of terrorists, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring the conduct of operation, own troops effectively busted terrorists\u2019 hideout and after an intense fire exchange, three terrorists were sent to hell,\u201d ISPR said, adding that security forces recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used for preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further said that sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate \u201cany other Indian-sponsored terrorist\u201d found in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPR reaffirmed that the security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue the \u201crelentless counterterrorism campaign\u201d under&nbsp;<em>Azm-i-Istehkam<\/em>, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, to wipe out the \u201cmenace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for killing terrorists and recovering the explosives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe nefarious designs of terrorists who are active under Indian patronage will be thwarted at all costs,\u201d the president was quoted as saying in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOperations will continue until the complete eradication of terrorists belonging to&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;network,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Shehbaz also commended the security forces for foiling the attempt to block a road and disrupt traffic in Kharan and praised the professional capabilities of the forces for destroying a terrorist hideout in Washuk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reiterated the government\u2019s aim to eradicate \u201cterrorism conducted under India\u2019s patronage\u201d and pledged that operations against terrorist elements would continue with full force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the security forces\u2019 professional skills for thwarting the \u201cnefarious designs\u201d of the terrorists, his ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He saluted the security forces for eliminating the terrorists and said they were determined to eradicate the Indian-sponsored terrorists, the interior ministry said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe brave sons of the security forces are a source of pride for the nation and it stands with them in the fight against terrorism,\u201d Naqvi was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2028601\/security-forces-kill-11-terrorists-during-ibos-in-balochistans-kharan-washuk-districts-ispr#terrorism-surge\"><\/a>Terrorism surge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Balochistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, prompting security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the night of Aug 31-Sept 1, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2026808\"><u>launched<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;a coordinated attack on the Customs House, located at Ziarat Cross on the N-50 National Highway, in Pishin district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While security forces responded effectively and killed 10 terrorists, two officers were among six&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2026635\/5-security-personnel-among-6-martyred-in-balochistan-customs-house-attack-21-terrorists-killed-across-province\"><u>martyred<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;in the fire exchange, ISPR said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also on August 31, 11 terrorists belonging to&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan,<\/em>&nbsp;who had blocked the N-40 Quetta-Taftan highway by establishing an illegal checkpoint for extortion in Chagai\u2019s Nokcha area, were eliminated following an intense exchange of fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On September 2, security forces killed 12 terrorists in the Kalat district during an IBO conducted on the reported presence of&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;terrorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2027449\/security-forces-kill-48-terrorists-in-high-tempo-balochistan-operations-over-72-hours-ispr\">36 terrorists<\/a>&nbsp;were eliminated during multiple \u201chigh-tempo\u201d operations conducted in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi districts, the ISPR said on September 4. These included thwarting an attack on a police station in Sibi\u2019s Bhag area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last month, the security situation remained most severe in Balochistan, where the number of terrorist attacks increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2026645\"><u>monthly assessment<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Security forces killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives in separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan\u2019s Kharan and Washuk districts, the military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Wednesday. 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