Security forces in Pakistan successfully eliminated five terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan during a targeted operation in Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the news on Thursday, stating that the intelligence-based operation took place in the Washuk district on the night of October 12 to 13.
According to the military’s media wing, troops acted swiftly after receiving credible reports about the presence of these militants. A terrorist hideout was completely destroyed through decisive action. Forces also recovered a large stock of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the site. Follow-up sanitization efforts are now underway to ensure no other India-sponsored militants remain in the area.
The operation falls under the broader vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, a strategy approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan. Pakistani security forces and law enforcement agencies remain fully committed to wiping out foreign-backed terrorism from the country.
Pakistan has faced a sharp increase in cross-border militant attacks, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, since the Afghan Taliban regained power in 2021. September 2026 recorded the highest number of militant attacks in twelve years. Data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies shows 225 attacks that month, up 13 percent from 199 in August. This marks the third straight month of rising violence.
Islamabad has repeatedly asked Kabul to stop its territory from being used by militant groups that target Pakistani security personnel and civilians. Officials maintain that the Afghan Taliban government has not taken effective steps against these organizations. Multiple rounds of talks between the two sides have failed to resolve the issue, leaving the presence of militant groups on Afghan soil as a major point of disagreement.
