{"id":135822,"date":"2026-11-03T22:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=135822"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:04:14","slug":"soldier-martyred-17-terrorists-killed-in-intelligence-based-operations-in-balochistan-ispr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/135822\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RAWALPINDI(National Times)- A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan\u2019s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBOs on Nov 1 on the \u201creported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy <em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state has <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.\"><u>designated<\/u><\/a> Balochistan-based groups as <em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em> to highlight India\u2019s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said the first IBO was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi district. During the operation, \u201cterrorists\u2019 attempt to establish [a] road block in the city was thwarted by proactive action of security forces,\u201c resulting in the killing of 10 terrorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWeapons and ammunition were also recovered,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separately, security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Kharan and after an intense fire exchange, \u201cseven Indian-sponsored <em>khawarij<\/em> were sent to hell\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPR said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered during this operation. The statement added that Sepoy Hikmatullah, who was 25 years old and a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Karak district, was martyred during the IBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorist found in the area,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPR said the counterterrorism campaign would continue at full pace 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\">In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari commended the security forces for killing 17 terrorists and also paid tribute to Sepoy Hikmatullah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c[His] sacrifice for the defence of the homeland and for peace and security will always be remembered,\u201d the president said, extending \u201cheartfelt\u201d condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOperations under Azm-i-Istehkam will continue until the complete eradication of terrorism sponsored and supported from abroad,\u201d President Zardari added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the security forces on the successful operations. In a post on X, the interior ministry said he also commended the professional capabilities of security forces in \u201cthwarting the terrorists\u2019 nefarious designs\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also paid tribute to the martyred soldier, saying that the \u201cbrave sons of the security forces are a source of pride for the nation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe security forces remain committed to the complete eradication of Indian-sponsored terrorists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI(National Times)- A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan\u2019s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. 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