ISLAMABAD: Seven Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed by security forces in an operation in northwest Pakistan.
Pakistan military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement issued on Thursday, said: “On 8 October 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of Khwarij (terrorists) belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij.”
“During the conduct of operation, due to effective engagement by own troops seven Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed,” the statement said.
“However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Sibtain Haider (age: 30 years, resident of District Quetta), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” the statement added.
According to ISPR, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who had been actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces and law enforcement agencies, as well as in the killing of innocent civilians.
Determined to wipe out terrorism
“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area,” said the statement. “The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave sons further strengthen our resolve,” the statement concluded.
