Zhob operation toll hits 47 after 14 more Indian-backed terrorists killed

The death toll from security forces’ successful operation against terrorists in Zhob District has climbed to 47 after 14 more Indian-sponsored Khwarij were eliminated. According to an ISPR press release from Rawalpindi on Saturday, security forces had engaged terrorists in the Sambaza area of Zhob District on 7–8 August 2025, killing 33 Khwarij.

On the night of 8/9 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was carried out in the surrounding areas of Sambaza along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

During this follow-up operation, 14 additional Indian-sponsored Khwarij were neutralized, with weapons, ammunition, and explosives recovered from their possession, the statement added.

With these latest killings, the total number of Khwarij eliminated in the two-day anti-infiltration operation has reached 47.

The ISPR reiterated that security forces remain resolute in defending Pakistan’s borders and foiling all attempts to undermine the country’s peace, stability, and progress.

Earlier, in a statement on Friday, the ISPR said Pakistan Army has foiled an infiltration bid on Pak-Afghan border near Zhob district of Balochistan and neutralized 33 terrorists of Fitna-al Hindustan besides recovering heavy weapons form their possession.

On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of Khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al-Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza.

Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate.

As a result of precise, bold and skilful engagement, 33 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell. A large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered.

PM commends security forces

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday appreciated the security forces for eliminating 47 elements of Fitna al-Khwarij during the last two days, after they made infiltration attempt at Pakistan-Afghanistan border area near District Zhob.

The prime minister said that security forces valiantly foiled the nefarious designs of terrorists to infiltrate.

“The entire nation is standing with the security forces in the fight against terrorism,” PM Office Media Wing, in a press release quoted the prime minister as saying.

He further reiterated the resolve of complete eradication of terrorism of all forms from the country.

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