A major-ranked officer and four soldiers were martyred during an area sanitisation operation in Balochistan's Barkhan district, killing seven terrorists.
A major-ranked officer and four soldiers of the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan have been martyred during an area sanitisation operation in Balochistan's Barkhan district. The operation, which commenced on the morning of May 13, 2026, was aimed at eliminating terrorists of the Indian-backed Fitna Al Hindustan group. At least seven terrorists were killed during the operation, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from them.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) the troops located and engaged a group of terrorists in the general area of Nosham, Barkhan District. During the fire exchange, seven terrorists were killed, and the troops recovered a significant amount of arms and ammunition. The ISPR also the sanitisation operation in the surrounding areas is continuing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists present.
The martyred soldiers include Major Bhatti, 31, a resident of Pakpattan district, Naik Fida Hussain, 36, from Sukkur, Sepoy Zakir Hussain, 32, from Skardu, Sepoy Suhail Ahmed, 21, from Khanewal, and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz, 24, from Rahim Yar Khan. The military's media wing praised the sacrifices of the martyred soldiers and the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of "Azm e Istehkam" will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the officers and personnel of the security forces for carrying out the operation against terrorists in the Nosham area of Balochistan's Barkhan district. The prime minister paid tribute to Major Bhatti and other soldiers martyred during the operation and prayed for the elevation of their ranks. He also expressed condolences to their families and the Pakistani nation will never forget the immense sacrifices of its martyrs.
The prime minister officers and personnel of the security forces remain engaged day and night in protecting the country, and the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in their unwavering resolve to defend the homeland. The operation is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the security forces, who are working tirelessly to eliminate terrorism from the country. The nation will continue to support and honor the sacrifices of its martyrs, who have given their lives to protect the country and its people.
