Seventeen terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Hindustan were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations conducted by security forces in various districts of Balochistan following the train incident of May 24, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.
The operations were carried out in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Ketch districts of the province as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
During the operations, security forces effectively targeted multiple terrorist hideouts and locations. Following intense and fierce exchanges of fire, 17 terrorists were killed, dealing what the statement described as a significant blow to terrorist networks operating in the affected areas.
Security forces also recovered weapons, ammunition, a large cache of explosives and prepared improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the slain militants. According to the statement, the terrorists had remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the region.
The ISPR statement said sanitisation operations are continuing to eliminate any remaining terrorists from the areas.
It added that the counterterrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace. Security forces and law enforcement agencies, it said, remain committed to eradicating the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out successful operations against Fitna-al-Hindustan in Balochistan.
The president appreciated the killing of 17 terrorists during operations in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech districts. He said that eradicating the scourge of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country remains a top national priority.
President Zardari stated that the nefarious intentions of Fitna-al-Hindustan and its facilitators would never succeed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professionalism and bravery of the security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operations in different districts of Balochistan.
He paid tribute to the security personnel for killing 17 Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists operating under Indian patronage. He said the nation appreciates the sacrifices and services of its brave security forces and law enforcement agencies.
He said the successes achieved in the war against terrorism reflect the resolve and unity of the entire nation. He added that the nefarious intentions of terrorist elements operating under Indian patronage would be thwarted at all costs.
He reiterated that counterterrorism operations would continue until the complete eradication of terrorism from Pakistan and said the government stands firmly with security forces and law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism.
The prime minister stated that every conspiracy against Pakistan’s peace, stability and development would be defeated.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid tribute to the security forces for killing 17 Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan.
He said enemy elements would be dealt with firmly and that the sacrifices of the security forces would always be remembered. The chief minister added that the entire nation is proud of its soldiers.
Murad Ali Shah said the operation would continue until the last terrorist is eliminated and paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the defence of the homeland, restoration of peace and order and eradication of terrorism.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces for conducting successful operations against Indian-sponsored terrorists in different districts of Balochistan.
He commended the professionalism of the forces in eliminating 17 Indian-sponsored terrorists and said timely action by security personnel had foiled the nefarious intentions of terrorists operating in the province.
Mohsin Naqvi said he pays tribute to the security forces for eliminating 17 Indian-sponsored terrorists. He added that the entire nation has complete faith in the brave sons of Pakistan and stands with them in the fight against terrorism.