Security forces have foiled an Indian-sponsored terrorist attack in Kharan district of Balochistan, killing 12 militants during a clearance operation, the military’s media wing said on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, when around 15 to 20 Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists carried out multiple attacks in Kharan city, District Kharan.

The terrorists attacked the Kharan City Police Station, the National Bank of Pakistan and Habib Bank Limited. During the attacks, they looted Rs3.4 million from the banks.

The terrorists also attempted to create a hostage situation at the police station.

“Security forces effectively responded and engaged the terrorists, prompting them to retreat. During the ensuing clearance operation, twelve terrorists were sent to hell in three different engagements,” the ISPR said.

It added that a sanitisation operation is underway in the surrounding areas of Kharan to eliminate any other terrorists.

 “A relentless counterterrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by the security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out [the] menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” it said.