Overview
- ISPR said five militants linked to “Fitna al Hindustan” were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Kohlu, Balochistan.
- Troops recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from the site, with sanitisation efforts continuing in the area.
- The army earlier reported eight militants killed in a December 24 operation in Kalat tied to the same network, with arms and explosives seized.
- Two Khawarij militants were killed in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan on December 24, including ringleader Dilawar, who carried a Rs4 million bounty, according to ISPR.
- Officials say the actions fall under the federal Azm-e-Istehkam campaign, and the prime minister publicly praised the security forces.