A major and a sepoy of the Pakistan Army were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against terrorists in Mastung, Balochistan on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced.

Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, 31, from Khushab, and Sepoy Nazam Hussain, 22, from Jhelum, were both killed in a firefight with three terrorists affiliated with the ‘Indian proxy group, Fitna al-Hindustan’.

The ISPR stated that the Pakistani troops successfully eliminated the three terrorists during the operation.The ISPR highlighted Major Awal’s bravery, noting he led his troops from the front.

A sanitization operation is underway to ensure no other terrorists remain in the area. The military has reiterated its commitment to eliminating Indian-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.