Security forces have killed 7 terrorists and recovered weapons in an operation in Barkhan district, while 5 soldiers including a major have been martyred in the exchange of fire, as part of the Counter Terrorism campaign.
Security forces have successfully conducted an area sanitization operation in the general area of Nosham in Barkhan district, resulting in the killing of 7 terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed Fitna Al Hindustan. However, during the intense fire exchange, 5 brave sons of the soil, including a major, have embraced martyrdom. The operation was carried out by troops of the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan, with the aim of eliminating terrorists in the area.
The operation commenced on the morning of May 13, 2026, and during the exchange of fire, 7 terrorists were killed and a significant amount of weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from them. The martyred soldiers include Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, Naik Fida Hussain, Sepoy Zakir Hussain, Sepoy Suhail Ahmed, and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz, who hailed from different districts of Pakistan. The sanitization operation in the surroundings is ongoing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists present in the area.
The Counter Terrorism campaign, under the vision of "Azm e Istehkam", has been relentless in its pursuit of wiping out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country. The security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan have been working tirelessly to achieve this goal, and the recent operation in Barkhan district is a testament to their dedication and bravery. The campaign has been approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan and is being carried out at full pace.
The martyred soldiers have been identified, and their sacrifices will not be forgotten. Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti was 31 years old and a resident of District Pakpattan, while Naik Fida Hussain was 36 years old and a resident of District Sukkur. Sepoy Zakir Hussain was 32 years old and a resident of District Skardu, Sepoy Suhail Ahmed was 21 years old and a resident of District Khanewal, and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz was 24 years old and a resident of District Rahim Yar Khan. Their ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as a testament to their bravery and dedication to the country.
The operation in Barkhan district is a significant blow to the Indian-backed terrorists, and it demonstrates the resolve of the security forces to eliminate terrorism from the country. The Counter Terrorism campaign will continue at full pace, and the security forces will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of peace and stability in Pakistan. The nation stands united in its support for the security forces and the martyred soldiers, and their sacrifices will not be forgotten.
