Other MoA event in Kachhi District, Sanni area, Pakistan on Sun 1st November 2026

A soldier was martyred while security forces killed 17 militants in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

“On November 1, 2026, security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations in Kachhi and Kharan districts of Balochistan on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxies, Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij, neutralising 17 Indian-sponsored terrorists,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The federal government last year officially designated all militant groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, accusing India of sponsoring a proxy war through these outfits. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term used by the state for terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The first operation was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi district, where security forces foiled an attempt by terrorists to establish a roadblock, killing 10 of them. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

In the second operation in Kharan district, security forces busted a terrorist hideout. Following an intense exchange of fire, seven TTP members were killed, the ISPR said, adding that weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

“Meanwhile, during the intense fire exchange, Sepoy Hikmatullah, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom,” the statement said.

Sanitisation operations were underway to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, it added.