Pakistan, Nov. 4 -- A soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan's Kachhi and Kharan districts, the military's media affairs wing said on Tuesday.

According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the IBOs on Nov 1 on the "reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan".

The state has designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India's alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

The statement said the first IBO was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi district. During the operation, "terrorists' attempt to establish [a] road block in the city was thwa...