Pakistan’s security forces killed eight Indian-sponsored terrorists during an intelligence-based operation conducted in Kalat district of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
According to ISPR, the operation was carried out on December 24, 2025, following confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan in the area.
During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ hideout, leading to an intense exchange of fire.“As a result of the operation, eight Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed,” the military’s media wing stated.ISPR added that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the killed terrorists, who were actively involved in multiple terrorist activities in the region.
Following the operation, sanitization efforts are ongoing to ensure the complete clearance of the area and to eliminate any remaining terrorists. The statement emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to continuing their counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee as part of the National Action Plan.“The relentless counter-terrorism drive will continue at full pace to eradicate the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” ISPR said.
