ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – Intelligence agencies reported the presence of multiple hideouts of Indian-sponsored Fitna Al Khawarij and Fitna Al Hindustan in the general area of Shaban, District Quetta, posing a threat to the local population. In order to safeguard the local populace and clear the area of terrorists, Security Forces have been conducting a clearance operation in the general area of Shaban, District Quetta, since 21 September 2026. During the operation, Security Forces effectively engaged and cleared multiple terrorist hideouts.
Following an intense exchange of fire, 13 Indian-sponsored terrorists have been killed so far. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the cleared hideouts. The clearance operation will continue until the complete neutralization of the threat in the area.
In separate engagements, on 22 and 23 September 2026, Security Forces conducted pre-emptive intelligence-based operations in District Kech and District Quetta West.
During the operations, troops effectively engaged the terrorists and, following an intense exchange of fire, six terrorists were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered. During the exchange of fire, Subedar Muhammad Jamil aged thirty nine, resident of Taunsa Sharif, District Dera Ghazi Khan, a son of the soil made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and embraced shahadat.
The relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam,” as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies remain committed to eliminating the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
