QUETTA — August 20, 2026: Five militants were reportedly killed and several others injured during security forces’ operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, according to security sources.
The sources said that security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in Killi Soran, Panjgur, after receiving information about the movement of suspected militants. According to the security sources, the militants were travelling on motorcycles and were allegedly heading towards the area to carry out a terrorist activity.
The security forces used modern technology and weapons during the operation and successfully targeted the suspected militants. Five militants belonging to what the sources described as Fitna al-Hindustan were killed, while several others were reportedly injured during the action.
Security sources further claimed that a significant quantity of modern weapons and ammunition was recovered from the militants following the operation. The recovered items reportedly included three vehicles, two motorcycles, an improvised explosive device (IED), weapons, ammunition, and a flag of a banned organization.
According to the sources, the militants killed in the operation were allegedly involved in various criminal and terrorist activities, including robbery, kidnapping, targeted killings, and planning suicide attacks.
The operation forms part of continuing security efforts in Balochistan against militant groups and individuals suspected of planning attacks and other violent activities. Security forces continue to conduct intelligence-based operations in areas where militant activity is suspected.
Authorities have not independently released further details regarding the identities of those killed or the exact circumstances of the operation. The claims attributed to security sources remain subject to official confirmation.
The security operation highlights the ongoing efforts of law-enforcement and security agencies to disrupt militant networks, recover weapons and explosives, and prevent planned attacks in the province.
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