Three Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) personnel were martyred and four others wounded after Khawarij militants launched a deadly attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi late Saturday night. The attackers reportedly detonated explosives at the camp’s main entrance in an attempt to force their way inside. However, Rangers troops responded immediately, preventing the militants from breaching the security perimeter and stopping what could have been a much larger tragedy.
The military’s media wing said the attackers belonged to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, describing the group as an India-backed proxy organization. During the intense exchange of fire, security forces killed all three attackers, while an injured Afghan national suspected of involvement in the assault was arrested. Meanwhile, a clearance operation continued in nearby areas to ensure no additional militants remained active or in hiding.
Despite successfully repelling the attack, the Rangers suffered heavy losses while defending the camp. Three personnel embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, while four others sustained injuries during the operation. Furthermore, the military reaffirmed that Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign under the Azm-e-Istehkam strategy would continue with full determination until every terrorist network responsible for such attacks is dismantled.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Rangers for displaying outstanding courage and professionalism by foiling what he called the plans of India-backed militants. He also said the nation stands firmly alongside its armed forces, Rangers and law enforcement agencies, stressing that the fight against terrorism will continue until the threat is completely eliminated from the country.
Field Marshal Asim Munir expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred Rangers personnel and paid tribute to their sacrifice for national security. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the attack, calling the fallen personnel national heroes whose courage would further strengthen Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism. Although major militant attacks in Pakistan’s large cities have become less frequent, the Karachi assault has renewed concerns over urban security and marked the city’s most significant militant attack since October 2024.