The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Wednesday that an army major was martyred in Balochistan’s Awaran district during an operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists.
In a statement, the military’s media wing confirmed that the incident occurred as security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the district, based on reports of the “presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan.”
“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and resultantly, three Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” the statement added. However, during the intense exchange of fire, Major Syed Rabnawaz Tariq, 34, a resident of Muzafarabad, “a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
In response, a comprehensive sanitization operation was initiated to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. “…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 men further strengthen our resolve.”
Surge in Terror Incidents and Regional Dynamics
Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in cross-border terror incidents since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly affecting the bordering provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The country experienced a slight increase in militant attacks in May 2025, even though heightened military tensions with neighboring India did not trigger a significant escalation in violence from extremist groups. Data released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicates a 5% rise in attacks compared to April, though the overall assessment suggests militant groups largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate.
