RAWALPINDI: Five terrorists, including two suicide bombers, were killed as Pakistan’s security forces thwarted an attempted attack on a security forces post in Qila Abdullah district of southwestern Balochistan province, the military’s media wing stated on Tuesday.
“On the night of January 27/28, Khwarij (a term used for terrorists of the banned TTP) attempted to attack a security forces post in the general area of Gulistan in Qila Abdullah district of Balochistan,” the military media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Security forces effectively thwarted the terrorists’ attempt to enter the post, forcing the attackers to detonate an explosive-laden vehicle against the perimeter wall of the post, according to the ISPR.
In the ensuing exchange of fire, all five terrorists, including the two suicide bombers, were killed. “Own troops fought bravely, and in the exchange of fire, all five Khwarij, including two suicide bombers, were sent to hell,” the statement read.

However, during the intense exchange, two soldiers having fought gallantly embraced martyrdom.
“During the intense fire exchange, two brave sons of the soil, Naik Tahir Khan (39, resident of Tank district) and Lance Naik Tahir Iqbal (26, resident of Karak district), fought gallantly and made the ultimate sacrifice, embracing shahadat (martyrdom),” the ISPR said.

A sanitization operation is being conducted in the area to eliminate any remaining threats, the statement added. The military vowed that the perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating terrorism, stating, “The security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism, and such sacrifices by our brave men only strengthen our resolve.”
Operation in Bannu
Separately, three terrorists were killed and nine others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in the Jani Khel area of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
“On January 27, 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Jani Khel, Bannu district, based on reports of Khwarij presence,” the ISPR said.
“During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. As a result, three Khwarij were neutralized, and nine others sustained injuries,” the statement added.
A sanitization operation is being conducted in the area to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area.“The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR said.