In a major counterterrorism operation in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Pakistani security forces killed at least 14 members of the India-backed militant organization “Fitna al-Hindustan.” The operation, launched on intelligence inputs, also left around 20 militants injured. Local residents praised the move, saying it restored peace and stability in the region. Authorities confirmed that operations would continue until the group is fully eliminated. Earlier this week, a similar intelligence-based operation in Sherani district killed seven Indian-supported militants linked to “Fitna al-Kharej” and the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Meanwhile, violence in Pakistan surged by 46% in the third quarter of 2025, with 901 people killed in 329 incidents. Research data shows that 57% of those killed were militants or criminals, while 219 civilians and 166 security personnel also lost their lives. The provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan accounted for 96% of all violent incidents nationwide.