Pakistan Army Major, Soldier Martyred in Terrorist Drone Attack in Balochistan

Eight Indian-sponsored terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, while two Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom in a separate drone attack on military vehicles, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the Pakistan military’s media wing on November 14, security forces have been conducting multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) since November 13 in Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki.

The operations include area domination and patrolling along the Quetta–Taftan National Highway (N-40) to ensure the safety of local traffic and maintain operational activities.

During an operation in the Kolpur area on the night of November 13–14, security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored group “Fitna al-Hindustan” (FAH), including a suicide bomber.

A large cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered during the operation.

On November 14, terrorists belonging to the same group targeted military vehicles on patrol using armed quadcopters.

The attack resulted in the martyrdom of Major Omer Minhas Nasir, a resident of Chakwal district, and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, a resident of Kotli Sattian.

The ISPR said the attack had not weakened the determination of security forces to eliminate terrorism.

“The tempo of operations will be maintained and IBOs will continue with the same vigour to secure the local population and eliminate the menace of terrorism,” the statement said.

Clearance operations will continue in the affected areas until the terrorist threat is completely neutralised.

According to the ISPR, Fitna al-Hindustan, backed by India and other hostile intelligence agencies, has increasingly been using drones, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other technological means to target civilians and security personnel.

The military alleged that India continues to provide financial assistance and advanced equipment to the terrorist group in an attempt to disrupt peace and stability in the region.

However, the ISPR maintained that security forces are fully prepared to counter these evolving threats and will deny terrorists any operational space.

The military reaffirmed that counter-terrorism operations under the national campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace.

It added that security forces and law enforcement agencies remain determined to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.

The ISPR said the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs further strengthen the resolve to combat terrorism.