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Pakistan Says 13 Militants Killed in Balochistan Raids, Four Arrested

The army describes the intelligence-based operations as part of a campaign against India-linked proxies in the province.

Overview

  • ISPR said troops killed 10 militants in an operation in Quetta and three in Kech between September 30 and October 1.
  • Security forces reported arresting four suspects in Khuzdar who attempted to escape disguised in women’s clothing.
  • Weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from those killed and detained, according to the military’s statement.
  • ISPR identified the groups targeted as the banned TTP and BLA, referred to as Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan.
  • Authorities said sanitisation operations continue, with Geo News reporting the raids followed a suicide attack near the FC headquarters that left 11 dead.