Security forces have successfully neutralised at least 74 India-backed terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations shared the update on Friday, confirming that the operations took place in the Kurram area of Quetta, as well as in Mir Ali and Orakzai regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the military statement, forces launched a detailed area sanitisation drive in the Kurram area of Quetta starting from November 3. The action targeted militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan. During these engagements, troops destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts and neutralised 31 India-sponsored Khawarij. A significant quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the sites.
In separate operations carried out over the past 48 hours, security forces eliminated 43 more India-backed terrorists. Out of these, 35 Khawarij were neutralised in Mir Ali while eight were taken down in Orakzai. The military described the exchanges as intense and fierce, resulting in a major setback to the terrorist networks active in these areas.
A large cache of weapons, ammunition, homemade explosives, and improvised explosive devices was also recovered during the sanitisation process. Officials said these recoveries prevented the militants from using the materials in future attacks. Sanitisation operations are still continuing to clear any remaining hideouts in the affected regions.
The military emphasised that the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam will keep moving forward at full pace. Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.
Pakistan has faced a rise in militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since 2021. A recent report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies noted that these two provinces accounted for nearly 96 percent of all violence-related fatalities in the second quarter of 2026. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of deaths and violent incidents, followed by Balochistan.
These latest operations highlight the ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace in the affected regions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the clearance drives remain active.
