Pakistan’s military said 41 militants were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, reaffirming its commitment to continue counterterrorism efforts. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on January 30, the operations were conducted on January 29 in different areas of the province. The ISPR claimed the militants were linked to groups called ‘Fitna al-Kharij’ and ‘Fitna al-Hindustan,’ allegedly supported by India.

In Harnai district, security forces launched an operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of ‘Fitna al-Kharij’ members, killing 30 militants and seizing large quantities of weapons and explosives. Another operation in Panjgur district destroyed a hideout of ‘Fitna al-Hindustan,’ killing 11 militants and recovering weapons, ammunition, and money allegedly stolen during a 2025 bank robbery. The military said sanitization operations were ongoing to ensure no other militants remained in the area.

The ISPR added that under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” vision, Pakistan’s security and law enforcement agencies would continue full-scale operations to eliminate foreign-backed terrorism. It also noted that cross-border attacks have increased since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.