10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Barkhan, says Balochistan govt

Quetta, Pakistan saw the deaths of ten terrorists in a targeted intelligence operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Barkhan district, according to the Home Department. The attack occurred following credible information about the presence of terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group, Fitna al Hindustan, in the area.

Deputy Home Minister Babar Yousafzai confirmed the results of the operation, stating that during a fierce gun battle, 10 armed terrorists were killed and two CTD officials sustained injuries. The CTD seized a large quantity of arms, ammunition, and explosives from the terrorists. Two CTD personnel were transported to a hospital, while the bodies of the deceased terrorists were taken to the Rara Sham district hospital.

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed gratitude to the CTD personnel for their successful operation, emphasizing their role in eliminating terrorism from Balochistan and protecting the lives and property of the people. In October, security forces eliminated five Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in the Mastung district. Military sources reported that over 71 terrorists had been killed in Balochistan during a 96-hour period earlier in the month.

Three terrorists were eliminated in Awaran district on September 17, and another three in Mastung on September 14. In September, 21 terrorists were killed in various engagements across the province. Balochistan has seen a 7% increase in terrorist attacks, rising from 83 in July to 89 in August, making it the province most affected by terrorism.