Thwarted Infiltration Attempt: 33 Terrorists, Supported by India, Killed in Zhob Operation
In a significant development, Pakistani security forces have successfully eliminated 33 terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khawarij during a four-day counter-terrorism operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This operation, which took place from August 7-11, 2025, marked a remarkable success in the nation's ongoing fight against terrorism.
The operation was part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the restive province of Balochistan, where insurgent activity and separatist movements are prevalent. The militants involved have connections with outlawed groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The BLA and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, have recently been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the United States, aligning with Pakistan's efforts to curb terrorism and stabilize Balochistan.
The operation commenced on August 7-8 night, when a large group of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij attempted to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Zhob district. The security forces, demonstrating their commitment to defending the nation's frontiers, detected this movement and thwarted their attempt, resulting in a fierce engagement that led to the elimination of 33 terrorists.
Following the initial engagements, a sanitization operation was conducted to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area. A large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from those killed. This operation underscores Pakistan's firm stance against terrorism in Balochistan amid broader regional security complexities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz reaffirmed the nation's unity and unwavering support for its armed forces in the battle against extremism, praising their courage, professionalism, and timely action. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also paid tribute to the security forces for foiling an infiltration attempt by the Indian-sponsored Khawarij and killing 33 terrorists in Zhob. She vowed that the protectors of the holy land will deal with every conspiracy and terrorist activity with an iron hand.
The President asserted that Pakistan would dismantle every network of terrorism backed by India. He hailed the courage and timely action of the armed forces in defending the nation's borders and eliminating 33 terrorists during the operation. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in this fight, according to PM Shehbaz, as they remain committed to defending the nation's frontiers and eradicating Indian-sponsored terrorism.
- In the context of political news, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed the nation's unity and unwavering support for its armed forces in the battle against extremism.
- This significant development, involving a four-day counter-terrorism operation in Balochistan, aligns with the United States' efforts to curb terrorism and stabilize the province.
- The Pakistani army recently eliminated 33 terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khawarij in a war-and-conflicts-related incident near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
- The operation in Zhob district, despite the presence of insurgent activity and separatist movements in Balochistan, marks a remarkable success in Pakistan's ongoing fight against terrorism.
- The operation against the Indian-sponsored Khawarij in Zhob, resulting in the killing of 33 terrorists, has raised international concerns about the war-and-conflicts situation in the region.
- Within the realms of general news, Afghanistan and the world have keenly observed Pakistan's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the restive province of Balochistan.
