Indian backed proxy Fitna-al-Khwarij was targeted in Intelligence based operations in:
- Kharan District of Balochistan.
- Shor Pard Area of Khuzdar District.
- Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
IBO in Kharan District of Balochistan
The IBO in Kharan, Balochistan was carried under the Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. In this operation 7 terrorists were neutralized and several injured. The security forces dismantled the terrorist hideouts. During the operation large caches of ammunition, modern weapons, terrorist literature, and vehicles were also recovered.
Security forces have killed seven terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij in intelligence based operation in Kharan district of #Balochistan@OfficialDGISPR#News #RadioPakistanhttps://t.co/LATm6YXX78 pic.twitter.com/9cxRqN7VyA
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 16, 2026
The terrorists were involved in looting, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, target killings and suicide attacks in Kharan and Lajay areas. The security forces remain resolute to drive out terrorists and to dismantle their terror networks across Pakistan.
IBO in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Security forces and District Police in another intelligence-based operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa neutralized 5 terrorists. The operative of Fitna al-Khawarij were targeted in in vicinity of Sadron, Akbar Ali Khan village, and surrounding localities.
During the operation joint forces deployed drone technology for: constant surveillance and effective tactical actions against the terrorists. A search and clearance operation was later carried out to track remaining suspects and dismantle auxiliary hideouts.
IBO in Shor Pard Area of Khuzdar
Security forces neutralized 10 terrorists and injured many others in Shor Pard area of Khuzdar district. The terrorists were operating in three groups therefore, the security forces cordoned off the area before targeting the peace-wreckers.
Security forces have killed ten India-sponsored terrorists and injured several others during an intelligence-based operation in Khuzdar, Balochistan.#News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/ZM85QzCFHQ pic.twitter.com/KCx3Pg6tJ9
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 15, 2026
In an intense exchange of fire 10 terrorists were neutralized and several others were injured. The hideouts of the terrorists were dismantled. Thereafter, a search and clearance operation was launched to track down the terrorists who escaped.
Final Note
Pakistan’s Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies are working relentlessly to cleanse our homeland and the region from the menace of terrorism. The countless sacrifices from the security forces are a testament of their determination. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a tribute to the security forces and applauded their success.
However, it goes without saying that extensive governmental efforts in the respective provinces are direly needed to completely get rid of terrorism, as the kinetic operations go on. Terrorism can be eradicated through a multipronged approach that hinges on;
- Protecting the citizens from the exploitative interpretation of religious texts.
- Hard unified stance against terrorism.
- Creating awareness within the youth vulnerable to terrorist agendas.
