{
  "id": 13423363,
  "title": "10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Barkhan, says Balochistan govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/10-terrorists-killed-during-ctd-operation-in-barkhan-says-balochistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T13:24:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2036164/10-terrorists-killed-during-ctd-operation-in-barkhan-says-balochistan-govt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barkhan district in Balochistan witnessed a targeted intelligence operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday, resulting in the death of ten terrorists. Two CTD officials sustained injuries during the intense gun battle, according to Babar Yousafzai, an aide in the Home Department. The operation was carried out after credible information about the presence of terrorists from the Indian proxy group, Fitna al Hindustan, in the area. Balochistan authorities have designated terrorist groups operating in the province as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India's alleged involvement in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. Additionally, a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized from the terrorists. Two CTD personnel were transported to a nearby hospital, while the bodies of the deceased terrorists were taken to the Rara Sham district hospital. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti paid tribute to the CTD personnel for their successful operation, emphasizing the crucial role played by security forces in eradicating terrorism from Balochistan and safeguarding the lives and property of the people.",
  "summary": "QUETTA: Ten terrorists were killed in a targeted intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, the Home Department said on Saturday. An aide in the Home Department, Babar Yousafzai, said: “During an intense gun battle, 10 armed terrorists were killed and two CTD officials were injured.” The CTD had conducted a targeted…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ten terrorists killed in CTD operation in Barkhan, Balochistan",
    "Two CTD officials injured during gun battle, sustained injuries",
    "Weapons, ammunition, explosives seized from Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Barkhan, says Balochistan govt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/10-terrorists-killed-during-ctd-operation-in-barkhan-says-balochistan-13424174",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:24:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "CTD kills 10 suspected militants in Balochistan operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ctd-kills-10-suspected-militants-in-balochistan-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:58:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}