Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Five Terrorists Killed in Security Operation in Balochistan
Security forces in Pakistan carried out an operation in Balochistan.
They said five terrorists were killed and several others were hurt.
The operation happened in the Killi Suran area of Panjgur district.
Officials said the suspects were involved in serious crimes.
Weapons-related items and flags from a banned group were reportedly found.
The operation followed the killing of 27 policemen on July 6.
Separately, masked gunmen shot four Afghan workers in Quetta.
Three died and one remained critically injured.
Security forces killed five terrorists and injured several others in Panjgur district on Wednesday night.
Authorities said the suspects were linked to extortion, ransom kidnappings, robberies and targeted killings.
Forces recovered two motorcycles, another vehicle, an improvised explosive device and flags of a banned outfit.
The operation followed the July 6 killing of 27 policemen at Mangi Dam in Ziarat.
In a separate Quetta shooting, three Afghan workers were killed and another was critically injured by masked gunmen.
- Who
- Pakistan security forces, five alleged terrorists, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Afghan workers were involved in the reported incidents.
- What
- Security forces killed five terrorists in an operation; separately, gunmen killed three Afghan nationals and critically injured another.
- When
- The operation took place Wednesday night; another operation occurred Monday, and the Quetta shooting took place Wednesday. The police killings occurred on July 6.
- Where
- The operation occurred in Killi Suran, Panjgur district, Balochistan; the separate shooting occurred in Quetta.
- Why
- Authorities said the operation was part of an ongoing counterterrorism crackdown after 27 policemen were killed at Mangi Dam.
- Terrorists killed
- Five
- Operation site
- Killi Suran, Panjgur district, Balochistan
- Items recovered
- Three vehicles, including two motorcycles, an improvised explosive device and flags of a banned outfit
- Earlier operation
- Two terrorists were reportedly killed Monday in Killi Zaik, with several others injured
- Prior attack
- Twenty-seven policemen were killed at Mangi Dam in Ziarat on July 6
- Separate shooting
- Three Afghan nationals were killed and one was critically injured in Quetta
- Government statement
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces