Security forces kill four terrorists in Mastung operation

Published On 24 Jul, 2026
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State broadcaster Radio Pakistan initially reported operation, saying that the terrorists belonged to Fitna-al-Hindustan — a term that the state uses for Balochistan-based groups to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.

It quoted security sources as saying that large quantities of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists while several others, suspected of involvement in facilitating terrorism, were apprehended.

The sources further said that search and clearance operations are ongoing in the area while security forces continue to maintain comprehensive surveillance, according to Radio Pakistan.

Later, the operation and the fatalities among the terrorists were confirmed in an X post by the interior ministry, which said that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had lauded the security forces for the successful operation.

The statement said, “The interior minister commended the professional capabilities of the security forces after the killing of the four terrorists.”

It further said that full-scale and effective operations were under way against terrorrists in Balochistan and quoted Naqvi as saying that the alliance between the Fitna-al-Khawarij — a term the state uses for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan — and Fitna-al-Hindustan could not destroy peace in the country.

State-run PTV News also reported that Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, too, had commended the security forces over the operation and foiling the “nefarious designs of the terrorists by killing them”.