14 Killed in Pakistani Military Operation in Balochistan

The Pakistani military conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Zehri, Khuzdar district, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of 14 militants. Security sources have identified the slain militants as members of an Indian-backed proxy force.

Details of the Operation

• The operation took place after reports of the presence of Indian proxy militants in the area.
• According to Geo TV, the raid was carried out on Saturday, 4 October.
• 14 militants were killed and 20 others injured during the operation.

Previous Operations

• The Pakistani Armed Forces confirmed that the operation in Surani last week targeted Tehrik-e-Pakistan members, resulting in seven Indian-affiliated militants being killed.

Rising Violence in Pakistan

• According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies, violence in Pakistan increased by 46% in the third quarter of 2025.
• The border provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan experienced the highest levels of violence.
• Nearly 46% of all violent incidents in the third quarter occurred in these two provinces, highlighting persistent instability near the Afghan border.

The Pakistani military continues to monitor and conduct operations against insurgent and proxy forces, particularly in regions bordering Afghanistan, in an effort to curb rising violence.

Source: Geo TV