Two Terrorists Killed During Washuk IBO in Balochistan: Security Sources
Published On 31 Aug, 2026
Security forces have killed two terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Washuk district of Balochistan, security sources said on Monday.
The successful operation was carried out in the Palantak area of Washuk as part of the ongoing Operation Rad-ul-Fitna against India-sponsored terrorists operating in the province, they added.
The killed terrorists were involved in attacks on the Mashkel police station and Customs House, the sources said.
During the operation, the terrorists' vehicle was destroyed, while weapons and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
They said that the arms and ammunition were intended to be used in target killings of unarmed Baloch people and other terrorist activities.
The sources said security forces would continue operations against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists until the threat is completely eliminated from the province.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its KP and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.
According to a report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), the two provinces remained the country's main hotspots for violence during the second quarter of 2026, with KP emerging as the worst-affected region.
The report stated that KP and Balochistan together accounted for nearly 96% of all violence-related fatalities recorded during the quarter. Of the total deaths, more than 61% (475) were reported in KP, while Balochistan accounted for 34% (265).
KP also recorded the highest number of violent incidents, with 151 cases, representing 57% of the nationwide total. Balochistan followed with 94 incidents, or 35%, underscoring the concentration of militant activity in the two provinces.
