On September 15, 2025, five Pakistan Army soldiers, including a captain, died in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Kech, Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported the incident occurred during a sanitisation operation in Sher Bandi. The military vowed to keep fighting terrorism despite the loss.
The IED exploded as troops moved to clear the area. The martyrs were Captain Waqar Ahmed, 25, from Loralai; Naik Asmat Ullah, 35, from Dera Ghazi Khan; Lance Naik Junaid Ahmed, 29, from Sukkur; Lance Naik Khan Muhammad, 29, from Mardan; and Sepoy Muhammad Zahoor, 28, from Swabi. In response, security forces killed five terrorists from the group Fitna Al Hindustan, labelled an Indian proxy by the military.
On 15 September 2025, an improvised explosive device exploded on Security Forces while moving for sanitization operation in general area Sher Bandi of Kech District (Balochistan). Resultantly, five brave sons of soil paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat including…
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 15, 2025After the attack, the army launched further operations to clear the remaining terrorists in Kech. The ISPR said these efforts aim to stop Indian-backed terrorism. The military’s resolve grew stronger, fueled by the sacrifice of the five soldiers.
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On September 13 and 14, security forces killed 31 terrorists from the Fitna al Khwarij network in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In Lakki Marwat, 14 militants died in a firefight. Another 17 were killed in Bannu. The ISPR noted ongoing operations to ensure no terrorists remain, showing Pakistan’s commitment to safety.
On 13-14 September, thirty one khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Lakki Marwat…
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 15, 2025The loss of five soldiers highlights the dangers Pakistan’s army faces in fighting terrorism. The Kech attack and recent operations show the ongoing threat of groups like Fitna Al Hindustan. These sacrifices strengthen the nation’s fight against militancy, especially in regions like Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Another brave son of Balochistan, Captain Waqar Kakar, embraced martyrdom while defending his people and his beloved Pakistan. His sacrifice will forever remain a shining chapter of courage and honor. Balochistan & Pakistan will never forget you. pic.twitter.com/PaH84a6AGt
— Sarfraz Bugti (@PakSarfrazbugti) September 15, 2025
