Khuzdar Operation Kills 10 Terrorists, Search Under Way

Security forces killed at least ten terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district on Saturday, according to security sources. The operation was carried out in the mountainous Shor Parod area after information was received about the presence of armed militants in the region.

The sources said the terrorists were present in three small groups and had taken shelter in separate hideouts. Security personnel reportedly moved into the area, surrounded the suspected positions and launched the operation after confirming militant activity on the ground.

During the exchange of fire, ten terrorists were killed while several others were wounded, the sources stated. The fighting took place in difficult terrain, where mountainous routes and scattered hideouts often make search and pursuit operations more challenging for security teams.

Security sources described the militants as members of the group referred to by officials as “Fitna al-Hindustan.” They said the operation was part of a wider effort to dismantle networks involved in attacks, sabotage and violence in Balochistan and other sensitive regions of the country.

After the initial engagement, security forces intensified clearance and search operations in the surrounding area. Teams were also directed to track militants who may have escaped during the firefight, while wounded suspects were believed to be attempting to flee through nearby routes.

The latest operation comes amid a renewed security focus on Balochistan, where militant attacks, roadside blasts and targeted violence have continued to pose a serious challenge for law-enforcement and paramilitary forces. Khuzdar and adjoining areas have often remained under watch because of their rugged geography and movement corridors.

Pakistan has witnessed a rise in militant incidents in recent years, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials have repeatedly said that intelligence-led operations are central to preventing attacks, disrupting militant planning and weakening armed networks before they can strike civilian or security targets.

The impact of the Khuzdar operation is likely to be assessed through follow-up searches, intelligence recovery and identification of the militants killed. For communities in Balochistan, the operation underscores both the continuing threat of terrorism and the state’s effort to restore stability in areas affected by violence.

Security sources said operations would continue until terrorist elements are brought to their logical end. The next phase is expected to focus on tracing facilitators, securing the operation zone and preventing any surviving militants from regrouping in nearby mountainous areas.