Seven militants allegedly backed by India were killed in a security operation in Barkhan district of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation took place on Wednesday morning in the Noshum area, where security forces launched a search mission against members of the group Fitna al-Hindustan. During the exchange of fire, five Pakistani soldiers were also killed.

The ISPR reported that the militants were linked to India and that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the site. The clash occurred after security forces identified the location of the militant group and engaged them in heavy gunfire.

The report, citing Geo News, did not provide further details about the duration of the operation or the identities of those killed.