Security forces kill 6 terrorists in IBO in Balochistan's Kacchi: security sources

Security forces in Balochistan’s Kacchi district executed a successful intelligence-led operation (IBO) on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of six terrorists affiliated with the terrorist group Fitna al Hindustan, according to security sources reported by Radio Pakistan. The operation was carried out using quadcopters in the Sanni area of Kacchi.

The state of Pakistan designates Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to underscore India's alleged involvement in terrorism and destabilization across the country. Radio Pakistan also reported that a significant amount of arms and ammunition were seized from the fallen terrorists.

In recent weeks, Balochistan has experienced a surge in terrorist attacks, prompting security forces to ramp up their counter-terrorism efforts. On Tuesday, security forces eliminated two more terrorists in Balochistan’s Chagai district. On Sunday, the military's media affairs wing announced that over 71 terrorists had been killed in Shaban and other areas of Balochistan over the previous 96 hours.

In total, more than 71 terrorists have been eliminated in Shaban and other areas of Balochistan in the last 96 hours, according to the military's media affairs wing.

During the past week, three terrorists were killed in an IBO in Balochistan’s Awaran district’s Badrang area on September 17, and another three were killed in Mastung on September 14. Earlier in September, 21 terrorists were eliminated in separate engagements in Nokcha, Chagai District, and Ziarat Cross, Pishin District. The recent surge in terrorist activity in the province has prompted concerns, with the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies reporting a seven percent increase in terrorist attacks from 83 in July to 89 in August.

The report highlights that Balochistan is now being labeled as the province "most affected" by terrorism.