- The IBO led to Peshawar on the indicated presence of terrorists.
- Ispr says that “Kharji Haris, Kharji Baseer, was sent to hell”.
- Weapons, ammunition recovered from killed terrorists.
At least five terrorists belonging to an Indian proxy were killed in two separate commitments to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from June 15 to 16, inter-service public relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday.
An intelligence -based operation (IBO) was carried out by the security forces of the Peshawar district on the indicated presence of terrorists sponsored by the Indians, said the media wing of the army.
During the conduct of the operation, the troops skillfully surrounded and effectively engaged the “Khwarij (terrorists) sponsored by the Indians, and after an intense fire exchange, four Khwarij sponsored by the Indians, including Kharji Haris and Kharji Basener, were sent to hell”.
He indicated that another IBO was carried out in the northern Waziristan district and in the follow -up of fire, another terrorist was neutralized by the security forces.
Weapons, ammunition and explosives have also been found in the terrorists killed by India “who have been actively involved in many terrorist activities in these areas”.
The press release also said that disinfection operations have been launched to eliminate any other terrorist in the region “because Pakistan security forces are determined to eliminate the threat of terrorism sponsored by the country’s India”.
May sees a modest increase in militant attacks
Pakistan experienced a slight increase in militant attacks in May 2025, even if increased military tensions with neighboring India have not triggered a significant escalation of the violence of extremist groups.
The data published by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (Pics), based in Islamabad, indicate a 5% increase in attacks compared to April, although the overall image suggests that militant groups have largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate.
According to the monthly evaluation of the Picss, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a marginal increase compared to 81 in April.
These incidents led to 113 deaths, including 52 members of the security forces, 46 civilians, 11 activists and four members of the peace committees. The month also saw 182 people injured, including 130 civilians, 47 security staff, four activists and a member of the peace committee.
While the overall number of attacks has seen only a modest increase, a deeper dive into the figures reveals certain trends concerning.
Deaths among safety staff increased by 73% significant, stressing the persistent threat to the armed forces of Pakistan.
Civil injuries also experienced a spectacular increase of 145%, from 53 in April to 130 in May, highlighting the growing impact of militant activities on the general population. Conversely, injuries among safety personnel decreased by 20%, from 59 to 47.
In operations launched by security forces during the month, at least 59 activists were killed, while five members of security personnel lost their lives.
By combining militant attacks and security operations, the Global of May’s overall assessment took place at 172, including 57 security staff, 65 activists, 46 civilians and four members of the peace committee.
Balutchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained the most affected provinces, representing 82 of the 85 attacks on a national scale. Balutchistan has experienced the highest level of violence, with 35 militant attacks that left 51 people, including 30 civilians, 18 security staff and three activists and 100 injured (94 civilians, five security staff, an activist).