RAWALPINDI: Indian-sponsored terrorists martyred an army major in Balochistan’s Awaran district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the incident occurred as the security forces con-ducted an intelligence-based operation in the district, on the reported “presence of terrorists belong-ing to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan.”
“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and resultant-ly, three Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” it added.
However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Syed Rabnawaz Tariq, 34, a resident of Muzafara-bad, “a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice”.
In response, a sanitisation operation was launched to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.
“…the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terror-ism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.”
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in cross-border terror incidents since Taliban rulers returned to Afghan-istan in 2021, particularly in the bordering provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The country saw a slight uptick in militant attacks in May 2025, even as heightened military tensions with neighbouring India failed to trigger a significant escalation in violence from extremist groups.
Data released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indi-cates a 5% increase in attacks compared to April, though the overall picture suggests militant groups largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate. –Agencies
