{
  "id": 19694245,
  "title": "3 terrorists killed, 2 civilians dead as attack on Mastung post repelled: state media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/3-terrorists-killed-2-civilians-dead-as-attack-on-mastung-post-19694245",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:47:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2044083/3-terrorists-killed-2-civilians-dead-as-attack-on-mastung-post-repelled-state-media"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Security forces in Balochistan's Mastung district thwarted an attack on Kandawa Post early Thursday, as reported by state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. According to police, terrorists from the Fitna al Hindustan group used an explosives-laden vehicle on the N-25 highway. The attack resulted in three terrorist deaths, two civilian deaths, and 13 injuries, with additional injuries sustained by Frontier Corps personnel. Damage to nearby houses and a mosque was also reported. Following the repulsion of the attack, three more terrorists were killed in retaliatory operations. Balochistan has been grappling with a rise in terrorist activities, prompting intensified counter-terrorism measures. The police emphasized that such acts of terrorism have no connection with the Baloch people, and vowed to continue operations to ensure peace and security in the region.",
  "summary": "Security forces killed three terrorists on the N-25 highway in Balochistan’s Mastung district while repelling an attack on Kandawa Post, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, citing police. According to a spokesperson for Balochistan Police, terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan attempted a “cowardly attack at Kandawa Post on National Highway N-25 using an explosives-laden…",
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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."
}