(Combined effort of PATHFINDER GROUP Task Force)
Suicide Bombings
At least 10 people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were killed while 32 others sustained injuries on September 30 when a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) ripped through a street near Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Model Town area of Quetta, reports Dawn.
Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the death and injury toll. The attacker rammed a Suzuki vehicle packed with explosives into the main gate of the camp. Moments later, five armed assailants attempted to storm the compound, sparking a fierce gun battle with security personnel. Several vehicles were also destroyed in the explosion.
Bombing/IEDs
On September 27, at least four teenagers were killed and two other people were injured when a mortar shell exploded in a field in the Bajaur area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reports Dawn.
Two persons were killed when an explosive device went off in the Sararogha tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan District on October 1, reports Dawn. The incident occurred when local residents stumbled upon a suspicious object and attempted to handle it. The device exploded with a loud blast, killing two men on the spot. The deceased were identified as Khan Baaz and Hijratullah. Unidentified terrorists destroyed a girls’ primary school by using explosives in Pahar Khel Paka village of Ghazni Khel tehsil (revenue unit) in Lakki Marwat District on the night of October 1, reports Dawn. However, there were no casualties. A Policeman was killed while nine people, including four Security Forces (SFs) personnel sustained injuries when a bomb went off near a Police van on the Kohat road in Bani Mara area of Peshawar on October 2, reports Dawn.
A 10-year-old boy was killed and his younger brother seriously injured on October 10 when a bomb exploded in the bypass area of Dera Allahyar town in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan, reports Dawn. Police said unknown miscreants had planted an explosive device at the zero point of the Dera Allahyar bypass. The device detonated as the brothers were passing, killing 10-year-old Zakir Ali Domki. His brother, identified as Siraj Ahmed Domki, was seriously injured in the blast.
Targetted Killings
A Police constable, Qadus Khan, was shot dead by unknown assailants in the Bacha Khan Chowk area of Domel tehsil (revenue unit) in Bannu District on the morning of September 25, reports Dawn. “The police constable was on his way to arrive for duty when unknown armed motorcyclists opened fire on him,” Bannu’s District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi said. A Policeman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in a suspected continuation of Police personnel targeted killing in Bhains Colony area in Landhi in Karachi on September 29, reports ARY News. According to the Police, the deceased Policeman Qaiser was deployed at Saudabad Police Station in District Korangi.
A civilian was killed and one Police constable was injured when unidentified motorcyclists ambushed Shahbazkhel Police Station SHO Zahid Khan, who was travelling with Police constable, Afsar Khan, and his friend Farhad, near a hotel on the Indus Highway in Lakki Marwat District on October 3, reports Dawn. The attack left Farhad dead on the spot, while constable Afsar Khan was seriously wounded.
A worker of the outlawed Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) was shot dead while another was injured in a suspected targeted attack near the Samama Shopping Complex on the main University Road in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of Karachi on October 9, reports Dawn.
Miscellaneous
Three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) near Ali Masjid in Lala Cheena Dosarke area of Khyber District on the night of September 18, reports Aaj TV. According to the CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched following intelligence reports of terrorist presence. As the CTD team reached the site, the terrorists opened fire, triggering a half-hour-long gun battle. The slain terrorists were identified as Muhammad Naeem alias Abdul Nasir, Muhammad Karim, and Noor Nabi. Authorities stated they were the masterminds behind the Chamkani suicide attack. A woman councillor was killed in crossfire during a Security Forces (SFs) operation against terrorists in Manra area of Birmal tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan District on September 18, reports Dawn. Helicopter gunships carried out shelling on militant hideouts in Manra area which the terrorists retaliated by firing rockets. According to Police, the terrorists managed to flee during the exchange of fire.
Security Forces (SFs) on September 24 killed 13 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan District, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs conducted the operation in the Daraban area, upon the reported presence of terrorists “belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij”. Baloch Students Organization- Pajjar (BSO-Pajjar) chairman Advocate Zubair Baloch was killed along with his companion, Nasir Baloch in a firing by Security Forces (SFs) during a raid on a house in Dalbandin area of Chagai District in Balochistan on September 24, reports Dawn.
SFs surrounded the house at around 4 a.m. and opened fire, causing the death of Zubair Baloch and Nasir Baloch on the spot.
On September 26, Security Forces (SFs) killed 17 militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat District, reports Dawn. Three security personnel were also injured. The operation, carried out by the Frontier Corps and Police, targeted militants associated with the TTP after credible intelligence inputs. District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi said the militants opened fire on approaching forces, prompting retaliation that left 17 dead. A large cache of arms and ammunition was seized. Authorities said the slain militants were wanted for multiple attacks on SFs, kidnappings, and other acts of terrorism.
On September 26, two terrorists were killed when Security Forces (SFs) resorted to heavy shelling on terrorist hideouts with the help of gunship helicopters in the Sar Banda, Mulayano Banda and Abdullah Banda areas of the Maidan area in the Lower Dir District, reports Dawn. Also, a child, who had gone to a nearby hill, was slightly injured in the shelling. Details of damage caused to terrorists could not be ascertained. On September 25, two terrorists were killed in a clash with Police that took place in the Cantonment Police Station limits in the Dil Mamashkhel area of Bannu District, reports Dawn. A Police team assisted by commandos of the counterterrorism department reached the rural area on the information about the presence of terrorists, a Police official said, adding that the terrorists, who were planting an improvised explosive device on the roadside, opened fire on the Policemen. “In retaliatory fire, law enforcers killed two terrorists. However, the others fled, taking advantage of thick and dense bushes and populated areas,” the Police official said. On September 26, elders and villagers from Titterkhel, Omar Titterkhel, Tabi Murad, Ghazikhel, Zer Mallahkhel, Samandar Titterkhel, Sharbikhel, Qutabkhel, Badnikhel, Jhangkhel, Zangikhel, Mandrakhel and Mash Mansoor in Lakki Marwat District vowed to check crimes and anti-peace activities,reports Dawn. During a jirga in the Masha Mansdoor area on September 26, they said the people involved in robberies and anti-peace activities won’t be spared. An elder complained that robberies were reported in rural areas of the district after the start of winter and the highways and roads in the urban and rural areas became unsafe due to the presence of “anti-state elements”. Other participants also said they would soon start pruning trees on both sides of the link road from Umar Adda to Mandrakhel via Masha Mansoor to check criminal and terrorist activities. “In case a robbery occurs on a village road, the Chagha Party (armed villagers) will chase outlaws until they’re captured,” an elder said, adding that if any member of the Chagha Party was killed or injured by terrorists or criminals, elders of all rural areas would jointly compensate the victim’s family. The elders further asked youths to guard their villages and hamlets during the nighttime. At least ten terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with the personnel of Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) in Aghbarg area of Quetta, on October 1, reports Dawn. “Ten terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire between them and the CTD team in the Aghbarg neighbourhood of Quetta,” the CTD spokesperson said in a statement. “CTD carried out the operation after receiving a tip-off from intelligence agencies,” he said, adding that “upon reaching the area, they were attacked by the terrorists but promptly retaliated.” “Heavy ammunition and weapons were recovered from the slain terrorists,” as per the statement. At least 19 terrorists and 11 Security Forces (SFs) personnel, including a lieutenant colonel and a major, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Orakzai District on October 8, reports Dawn. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On night 7/8 October 2025, security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Orakzai District, on [the] reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.” 11 military personnel were martyred during the operation, ISPR said. “During the conduct of [the] operation, nineteen Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops,” it added.
Seven terrorists and one Army Major were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by Security Forces (SFs) in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan District on October 8, reports Dawn. According to the ISPR’s statement, Security Forces (SFs) carried out the IBO on the reported presence of “khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij” in the Daraban area. During the operation, the ISPR said, seven “Indian-sponsored khwarij were sent to hell” due to effective engagement by SFs. However, during the intense exchange of fire, Major Sibtain Haider (30), a resident of the Quetta District in Balochistan, embraced martyrdom. At least 30 terrorists who were involved in the killing of 11 Security Forces (SFs) personnel, including a lieutenant colonel and a major, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Orakzai District on October 7, were killed during in a series of “retribution operations” in the Jamal Maya area on October 9, reports Dawn.
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Tariq Kochi, who hails from Toi Khula tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan District, was killed near the border with Balochistan by unidentified assailants on October 17, reports Dawn. The incident occurred near the Tesh mountain range, where Kochi and other terrorists were ambushed by unidentified assailants. Police said that Kochi had been involved for the past year in multiple incidents of attacks, shootings, and target killings targeting Security Forces, police personnel, and civilians in the area.
Pakistan
Terrorists receive ‘state patronage’ in Afghanistan, says Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti
The Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti said on September 25 that terrorists were receiving “state patronage” in Afghanistan, from where they launched attacks on Pakistan, reports Dawn. Responding to a question during a press conference in Islamabad, CM Sarfraz Bugti reiterated the State’s narrative and said, “Terrorists were provided safe havens and places to run training camps in Afghanistan.” He highlighted that many among the recently killed terrorists were from Afghanistan. CM Sarfraz Bugti called on the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan to abide by the Doha agreement, in which, he said Kabul had “committed not to let your soil be used against any country”.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urges Kabul to end terror sanctuaries
The Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on October 9 said Pakistan has repeatedly raised concerns about militant sanctuaries inside Afghanistan and warned that the country can no longer tolerate safe havens that provide refuge to terrorists, reports ARY News. Asif, speaking at the National Assembly, said he and senior security officials visited Afghanistan three years ago and warned Kabul that militants were operating from Afghan soil.
He said Pakistani delegations had repeatedly asked Afghan authorities to close those hideouts and stop patronage of militants, but received no firm guarantees. “We told Afghan officials that 6,000–7,000 people were settled on your soil who pose a threat to us,” Khawaja Asif said, adding that Kabul even suggested a financial arrangement to keep those people there. “We demanded guarantees that these individuals would not return to Pakistan — but Afghan authorities were not willing to give those assurances.”
Failure to enforce National Action Plan is enabling surge in terrorism, says ISPR DG Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry
Failure to enforce the National Action Plan (NAP) agreed upon by all political parties is causing a surge in terrorism, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, addressing a press conference in Peshawar on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on October 10, reports The Express Tribune. The KP has been on the frontlines of Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign for the past two decades, said DG ISPR. When the frequency of terrorist incidents increased again in 2021, Security Forces (SFs) gave a “firm and effective” responsive, he said. More terrorists have been killed in the recent past than in the last nine years combined, added Lt Gen Chaudhry. DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry blamed weak governance and the neglect of the NAP for the surge in terrorism, particularly in KP, where “around 70 per cent of the country’s terrorist acts take place.” He noted Pakistan, and KP in particular, has faced terrorism for the past two decades.
He revisited the revised 2021 NAP points, highlighting intolerance for militancy, action against terrorism in media and cyberspace, curbing terror financing, follow-up of Counter Terrorism (CT) cases in courts, capacity building for CTDs, regulation of seminaries, and reforms in the criminal justice system. Formulated after the Army Public School attack with consensus from all political parties, he revisited its 14 points. ‘All parties agreed on this—you agreed on this. But is it being implemented?’ he asked. He recalled that in 2021, the then-government “removed certain provisions from the plan—despite progress in those areas—and introduced a revised version.” All parties recommitted to enforcing the plan, “yet the implementation remains absent.”
23 troops martyred, 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists killed in border skirmishes with Afghanistan: ISPR
Twenty-three Pakistani troops were martyred and 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists were killed in border clashes following an attack from the Afghan side, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Sunday, Oct 12. The statement comes after overnight skirmishes between the two sides, which began “on the night of Oct 11/12, 2025, [after] Afghan Taliban and India-sponsored Fitna-al-Khawarij launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistan, along the Pak-Afghan border”. Fitna-al-Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) while Fitna-al-Hindustan is a term designated by the state for terrorist organisations in Balochistan.
According to a late-night report by state-run Radio Pakistan, which cited security sources, “Afghan forces carried out unprovoked firing at several locations”, Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Bahram Chah in Balochistan along the Pak-Afghan border. “Exercising the right of self-defence, the alert armed forces of Pakistan repelled the assault decisively all along the border and inflicted heavy casualties on Taliban forces and affiliated khwarij,” the ISPR said.
The ISPR said that as a result of the unrelenting operations, multiple Taliban locations were destroyed along the border. Providing further details, it said 21 hostile positions on the Afghan side of the border were also briefly physically captured and multiple terrorist training camps, used to plan and facilitate attacks against Pakistan, were rendered inoperative.
Four persons, including one SHO killed, 56 others injured as Police disperse TLP supporters in Muridke city
At least four people, including three civilians and one Station House Officer (SHO), were killed and 56 others injured during violent clashes in Muridke city of Sheikhupura District in Punjab on October 13 amid Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) long march, reports The Express Tribune. Chaos gripped Muridke following violent clashes between TLP supporters and Police, as conflicting reports emerged over the whereabouts and condition of TLP chief Saad Rizvi.
According to a reporter on the ground, TLP supporters claimed Rizvi was taken away on a motorbike after being injured during the confrontation. Factory Area SHO Shehzad Nawaz was killed after being shot by protesters. At least 48 Police and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) personnel were injured — 17 of them by gunfire — while three TLP supporters and one passer-by were killed. Eight other civilians were also wounded. Police and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) launched an operation to disperse TLP supporters after violence erupted during the march. Protesters reportedly hurled stones, used spiked sticks and petrol bombs, and later opened indiscriminate fire, causing casualties among law enforcement personnel and civilians. Security Forces (SFs) carried out a limited counter-operation in self-defence, dispersing the crowd and regaining full control of the Grand Trunk (GT) Road. Officials said protesters set fire to around 40 Government and private vehicles during the clashes. Several individuals were taken into custody, and the injured, along with those affected by tear gas, were shifted to nearby hospitals.
Punjab cabinet approves TLP ban, sends summary to Federal Government for further action
The Punjab cabinet on October 17 approved imposing a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and forwarded a summary to the Federal Government for further action, reports The Express Tribune. It was announced by Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari while addressing a press conference in Lahore. She revealed that the Punjab cabinet has approved the ban on TLP and sent the case to the Federal Government for implementation. “The misuse of loudspeakers will now be strictly controlled under the Loudspeaker Act,” she added.
The Information Minister said the Government and the State have now decided to deal firmly with the group. Using religion’s name, they built properties worth millions of rupees. Petrol pumps, luxury watches, and large amounts of money have been recovered from them. She said that despite repeated offers for dialogue, TLP leaders chose confrontation instead of negotiation. “How does burning private vehicles and attacking police officers help the people of Gaza?” she asked. Providing details of the recent violence, she said 200 Police personnel were injured, 17 vehicles were damaged, and two completely burnt. “An inspector was martyred, one officer was shot in the arm, and another in the throat — he will never speak again,” she added.
Afghanistan – Internal Dynamics
Taliban intelligence deputy threatens to resume suicide attacks
On September 20, Tajmir Jawad, Deputy Head of the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence, said in a recorded message aired on Taliban-run national television that their fighters carried out suicide bombings to seize power and would do so again if necessary to preserve their rule, reports Amu TV. He said, “We strapped explosives to ourselves to bring this system to power, and to defend it we will again strap explosives to ourselves and detonate — against disbelief, occupation and anyone who seeks to destroy this system”. He is a senior member of the Haqqani Network. Jawad, known as the “mastermind of suicide attacks,” made the remarks during a memorial event in Paktia Province. He did not mention Trump by name, but his warning coincided with the US president’s comments in London and later at the White House that talks with the Taliban are ongoing about a possible American return to Bagram, once the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
‘The risk that Islamic State Khorasan sees these newly arrived Afghans as a potential recruitment pool is high,’ says former UN official
Former United Nations official Hans-Jakob Schindler, former coordinator of the UN monitoring committee on militant groups, warned that Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) may exploit the mass deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan for its own purposes, reports afintl.com on September 25. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported on September 25 that since the start of 2024, around 2.6 million Afghans have returned to the country; many after decades abroad, and some entering Afghanistan for the first time.
Schindler said, “The risk that Islamic State Khorasan sees these newly arrived Afghans as a potential recruitment pool is high.”
China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia call on Taliban to dismantle terrorist groups in Afghanistan
On September 25, foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia called on Taliban to dismantle terrorist groups in Afghanistan, form an inclusive government and improve conditions for women and minorities, according to a joint statement issued on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York (US), reports amu.tv. In 11-point statement, the foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia reaffirmed support for Afghanistan as an independent, united and stable country free from terrorism, war and drug trafficking.
They also expressed readiness to expand regional economic cooperation with Afghanistan. The meeting, initiated by Russia, marked the fourth round of quadrilateral talks between the four nations on Afghanistan. These ministers voiced concern over presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan, including the Islamic State group, Al-Qaida, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish al-Adl, and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), warning that these groups continue to pose serious threats to regional and global security. They urged the Taliban to take effective, verifiable measures to combat terrorism, eliminate all terrorist groups, and prevent them from recruiting, fundraising, acquiring weapons or cooperating with foreign fighters.
The countries also called for the dismantling of any terrorist training camps and infrastructure within Afghanistan. The ministers called on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members to take responsibility for the consequences of their military presence in Afghanistan, urging them to lift unilateral sanctions, return Afghanistan’s frozen assets, and avoid any reestablishment of foreign military bases in or around the country.
Taliban shares video glorifying suicide attacks amid tensions with US
On October 3, Hamdullah Fitrat, Taliban’s deputy spokesperson, shared the video promoting the group’s willingness to carry out suicide missions, amid renewed tensions following comments by US President Donald Trump about reclaiming Bagram Airbase on his X account without providing context, reports Afghanistan International. The footage shows Taliban fighters seated in a vehicle, singing a song that glorifies suicide attacks and pledges retaliation against any perceived aggression. “We are committed to peace, but if they make a mistake against us, the youths will register for suicide missions,” the lyrics say. The song praises several early figures associated with suicide operations and refers to Jalaluddin Haqqani as “Baba.” One verse warns that if anyone opposes the Taliban, they will “turn the mountains and valleys into flames.”
TTP leader killed in Kabul
On the night of October 9, Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a strike in Kabul, reports Amu TV. Two local residents said the strikes happened near Abdulhaq Square in downtown Kabul, though the exact location of the strikes remain unclear.Taliban chief spokesman confirmed the attacks, saying that they have started an investigation. Mehsud, who was born on June 26, 1978, in Gurguray, South Waziristan District, Pakistan, was one of Pakistan’s most wanted militant figures. He had led TTP since 2018, after the death of his predecessor Mullah Fazlullah, becoming the group’s fourth leader. He originally joined the Mehsud Taliban in 2003, a jihadi faction that emerged in Pakistan’s tribal region during the Taliban regime and was later absorbed into the TTP in 2007 under Baitullah Mehsud. By 2013, Mehsud had risen through the ranks to oversee TTP operations in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, where he commanded a network involved in extortion and kidnappings to finance militant activities across Pakistan.
At least 20 terrorists killed as SFs dispel Afghan attack at Chaman border of Balochistan
In a major escalation along the Pak-Afghan border, Afghan Taliban fighters, in coordination with terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, launched attacks at three different points near the Chaman border early on the morning of October 15, reports The Express Tribune. The Army retaliation killed at least 20 terrorists and forcing the rest to retreat. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack occurred at four different locations in Spin Boldak area of Balochistan. During the attack, terrorists blew up the Pak-Afghan Friendship Gate, a key crossing point that facilitates trade and civilian movement between the two countries. Officials said the destruction of the gate demonstrates the Afghan Taliban’s opposition to legitimate cross-border commerce and regional stability. The counteroffensive by Pakistani forces repelled the attackers, inflicting significant losses on the terrorist’s side.
Bangladesh – Internal Dynamics
Bangladesh-US joint exercise concludes, says ISPR
On September 19, ISPR stated that six-day-long joint exercise titled “Operation Pacific Angel 25-3” with participation of Bangladesh Air Force and US Pacific Air Force concluded at BAF base Zahurul Haque in Chattogram, reports thedailystar.net. Representatives of the US embassy in Dhaka, senior military and civil officials of the US Pacific Air Force, BAF officials and senior officials of the three services were present at the ceremony. “Operation Pacific Angel 25-3” was aimed at training the BAF to arrange exercise programme to ensure maximum use of the BAF helicopters and transport aircraft in emergencies and adverse situations. A C-130J transport aircraft of the BAF, one Mi-17 helicopter and two C-130J aircraft of the Pacific Air Force, 150 members of the BAF and 92 members of the US Pacific Air Force participated in the drill.
‘The students and the public have closed the chapter of the Awami League in this country’, says NCP Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam
On September 24, National Citizens Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam stated that Awami League will not be able to participate in any more elections in Bangladesh, reports prothomalo.com. Alam said, “Not publicly, but in their hearts, those who are thinking of making the Awami League and their friends an opposition party should give up that thought. There is no use in thinking like this. The students and the public have closed the chapter of the Awami League in this country…Nowhere in the world have revolutionaries and defeated murderous fascists been able to do politics together. Either there will be revolutionaries or there will be fascists. Murderers and fascists will not be given any opportunity for politics in Bangladesh. The activities of the Awami League are banned. The Awami League as a party will be tried and must be banned. We are moving in that direction…More than a thousand people have been murdered in the mass uprising. These murderers must be brought to justice, otherwise the people of the country and the members of the martyrs’ families will not forgive us.”
India – Internal Dynamics
Two SF personnel killed and five injured in attack by suspected PLA militants in Manipur
On September 19, two Assam Rifles personnel identified as Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung & Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap were killed and five others sustained injuries in after suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants ambushed a convoy at Nambol Sabal Leikai under Nambol Police Station in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Hindu. According to reports, the ambush began with the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by a heavy barrage of small arms fire and attacks using a grenade launcher.
CRPF head constable killed in IED blast in Jharkhand
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Head Constable Mahendra Laskar was killed, and two others, CRPF Battalion Inspector Kaushal Kumar Mishra and Sub-Inspector Ramchandra Gogi, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in the Saranda Forest area in Chaibasa in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on October 10, reports The New Indian Express. District Police, the CRPF, and other security personnel were conducting an anti-Maoist operation in the Babudera area of the Samtha region when Maoists triggered the IED blast, officials said. Notably, the CPI-Maoist has declared the observance of a “Resistance Week” from October 8 to 14 to mobilise support and register opposition to the ongoing campaign by the Security Forces (SFs) in the five states. They have also announced a Bandh (general shutdown strike) on October 15 against the alleged suppression by the SFs in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Chhattisgarh.
IS leveraging networks with IM to strengthen its presence in India, says report
On October 10, Zee News reported Islamic State (IS) is leveraging the networks of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) to strengthen its presence in India. After the decline of the IM, some of its members reportedly joined IS in Syria, including key operative Shafi Armar, who oversaw IS operations related to India from abroad. More details emerged during a raid conducted by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Pune Police in the Pune Islamic State case. Investigations revealed that IS operatives were using a former Indian Mujahideen facility to continue their activities. The raids at Ashoka Mews Society in Kondhwa in Pune, Maharashtra, brought this to light. This location had previously served as a hub for the Indian Mujahideen and was the site of a control room bust in 2008. An official from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) noted that the Indian Mujahideen remained highly active between 2008 and 2012, highlighting the enduring potential for these networks to be exploited by IS.
Maoists kill BJP worker in Chhattisgarh
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres strangled to death Satyam Punem, a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, in Mujalkanker village under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District in the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on October 13, reports The Hindu. Maoists belonging to the Madded Area Committee left behind a handwritten pamphlet claiming Punem was acting as a ‘Police informer’ despite repeated warnings. According to officials, around four to five Maoists entered Punem’s house, took him outside, and killed him with a rope. The act is seen as a targeted killing aimed at deterring cooperation with the Police and political participation in Maoist-affected areas.
Monthly Fatalities:
The following casualties, related to ongoing insurgencies and acts of terrorism occurred during the period September 11, 2025 to October 20, 2025:
| Civilian | Indian Security Personnel | Militants | Total | |
| Assam | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| Chhattisgarh | 04 | 00 | 04 | 08 |
| Jharkhand | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 00 | 06 | 16 |
INTERNATIONAL
Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78
More than 70 people have been killed following a drone strike on a mosque in Sudan’s Darfur region, a senior medical source has told the BBC. Friday’s (Sept 19) attack in the city of el-Fasher has been blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but the group has not taken responsibility. The RSF and the army have been engaged in a ferocious civil war for more than two years. The paramilitaries are gaining ground as they fight to seize complete control of el-Fasher – the last army stronghold in Darfur and home to more than 300,000 civilians who have been trapped by the fighting. One resident told the BBC the drone struck during morning prayers, killing dozens of people instantly. Medics under siege: ‘We took this photo, fearing it would be our last’. The medical source said 78 died and about 20 were injured, but the process of extracting the bodies from the rubble of the building was still ongoing. BBC Verify has authenticated footage showing around 30 bodies wrapped in shrouds and blankets next to the mosque, which was located in the west of the city. This week the RSF launched a renewed offensive on El Fasher, which it has besieged for more than a year. Reports say this included fierce attacks on Abu Shouk, a camp for displaced people near the city.
Venezuela accuses US of waging ‘undeclared war,’ urges UN probe
Venezuela on Friday, Sept 19 accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean and called for a UN probe of American strikes that have killed over a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats in recent weeks. Washington has deployed warships to international waters off Venezuela’s coast, backed by F-35 fighters sent to Puerto Rico in what it calls an anti-drug operation.
“It is an undeclared war, and you can already see how people, whether or not they are drug traffickers, have been executed in the Caribbean Sea. Executed without the right to a defense,” Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said as he attended a military exercise in response to the US “threat.” His remarks came just hours before US President Donald Trump announced another military strike on a boat, claiming three more alleged “narcoterrorists” were killed, bringing the total number of deaths in recent weeks to 17. The strikes have prompted debate over the legality of the killings, with drug trafficking itself not a capital offense under US law.
US offers security guarantees to Qatar after Israel strikes
US President Donald Trump has pledged to treat any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to the United States’ own security, according to a document published on Oct 15 that says US forces could step in to defend the Middle Eastern nation. The executive order – which appears to significantly deepen the US commitment to its Middle East ally – comes after Israel last month attempted to kill leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Doha. That strike, launched with little advance notice to the Trump administration, caused consternation in Washington given the close US relationship with Qatar, which hosts the largest US military base in the region. The document was dated Monday, the day Trump hosted Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House and presented a proposal for ending the war in Gaza. Qatar has been a key mediator between the U.S. and Israel and Hamas over the war. “The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the order said. “In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures — including diplomatic, economic and, if necessary, military — to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability.” The document said top US defense and intelligence officials will maintain contingency planning with Qatar to ensure a rapid response to any attacks.
UK on ‘high alert’ following synagogue attack
Britain was on heightened alert Friday, Oct 03 following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying assault unfolded. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who visited the scene of the car ramming and stabbing spree in the northwest English city, said security would be boosted at synagogues nationwide as calls to protect Britain’s Jewish community intensified. Thursday’s attack, which also left three wounded, took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest holiday of the Jewish calendar. Police said they had shot the attacker dead and declared it a “terrorist incident.” On Friday Greater Manchester Police (GMP) announced one of the two Jewish men killed may have been shot by officers while another non-fatal victim “also suffered a gunshot wound”.
Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens
Dozens of people have been killed in a drone strike at a displacement shelter in el-Fasher, a besieged Sudanese city on the brink of collapse, activists said. The resistance committee for el-Fasher, made up of local citizens and activists, said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit Dar al-Arqam camp, located within a university, with two drone strikes and eight artillery shells. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the continued killing and injuring of civilians on Friday.
Trump’s peace call contradicts his Iran actions, says Tehran
On Tuesday, Oct 14 Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent peace appeal, calling it contradictory to his hostile policies toward Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused Washington of adopting a “criminal and hostile” attitude despite offering talks. This statement followed Trump’s speech in Israel’s parliament, where he showed willingness to strike a deal with Iran. The ministry said Trump’s peace message directly clashes with his aggressive actions against Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also criticized Trump in a separate social media post. He wrote that Trump cannot be both a “president of peace” and a “president of war” at the same time. Tensions rose further in June when the U.S., alongside Israel, carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. These attacks happened while indirect nuclear talks had stalled, especially over uranium enrichment issues. Iran believes these actions undermine the chances of any meaningful diplomatic progress.
Araghchi repeated Iran’s official stance that it remains open to respectful and mutually beneficial diplomacy. However, he warned that such talks cannot happen under pressure or threats. He stressed that true negotiations require equal footing and respect for sovereignty.
Earlier this year, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed U.S. demands to halt uranium enrichment. He called them “irrational and excessive.” Iran continues to insist that its nuclear program is peaceful and not aimed at developing weapons, despite Western suspicions.
Hamas frees 20 hostages, returns 4 bodies
Hamas, on Oct 14 has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while releasing 20 living captives as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The exchange marks a significant development in the Gaza truce process, which has been mediated by multiple countries to reduce tensions between Israel and Hamas. Israeli officials confirmed that the military received four caskets from the International Committee of the Red Cross, carrying the bodies of the slain hostages returned from Gaza.
Hamas identified the deceased as Guy Illouz, Yossi Sharabi, Bipin Joshi, and Daniel Perez, stating that the process of locating and retrieving the remaining 24 bodies may take additional time. The group said that not all burial sites are yet known due to the conflict’s intensity. Despite this, Hamas fulfilled its initial commitment by freeing 20 living hostages, all of whom appeared to be in good physical condition and emotional spirits upon release.
In a parallel exchange, Israel released 1,968 Palestinian prisoners who were transported to Gaza and the West Bank. The scenes were filled with emotion as families reunited after years of separation. Many freed prisoners described harsh detention conditions, revealing that they faced physical abuse and humiliation during their final days in custody. Their return home sparked celebrations across several However, the release deal triggered widespread protests across Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Citizens questioned why it took the government 736 days to negotiate the release of the hostages. Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration of delaying the agreement for political gain, which they claim led to unnecessary deaths and escalated regional violence. Protesters chanted slogans demanding accountability and greater transparency from the government regarding its handling of hostage negotiations.
| Current Threat Levels : | ||
| City/Region | Threat Level | |
| Islamabad | Level 2 | ** |
| Karachi | Level 2 | ** |
| Lahore | Level 2 | ** |
| Punjab | Level 2 | ** |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Level 3 | *** |
| Peshawar | Level 2 | ** |
| Quetta | Level 2 | ** |
| Upper Balochistan | Level 3 | *** |
| Lower Balochistan | Level 2 | ** |
| Upper/ Rural Singh | Level 2 | ** |
| Gilgit and Northern areas | Level 3 | *** |
| Tribal Areas, Close to Afghan border | Level 3 | *** |
| Index to Threat Level Perceptions | |
Threat Level 1 No threat to foreigners although there may be isolated incidents involving petty crime. No security precautions are required. | * |
Threat Level 2 No specific threat to foreigners, however because of the overall general law & order situation, some security precautions are advised, especially if traveling. | ** |
Threat Level 3 Indicates that law and order situation is cause for concern and travel should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Foreigners should rehearse plans for evacuation. | *** |
Threat Level 4 Indicates complete breakdown of civil administration and law and order leading to possible anarchy. All foreigners to remain indoors and confined to their own city. Families and staff not required to be evacuated retaining only a skeleton staff. | **** |
Threat Level 5 Indicates complete breakdown of law and order, enemy action/hostilities, invasion/ occupation by enemy. | ***** |
