{
  "id": 362454,
  "title": "Security forces kill 15 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: state media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-in-balochistan-ibos-state-media-362454",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T08:44:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2021695/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-in-balochistan-ibos-state-media"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Balochistan, security forces have executed 15 terrorist operatives during a series of intelligence-led operations, according to state media reports on Sunday. The attacks, part of Operation Raddul Fitna 3, took place in various regions including Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki. During these raids, weapons and ammunition were seized from the deceased terrorists, according to Pakistan TV. The operations are aimed at dismantling the khawarij network, a term used by the state to describe terrorists. The latest strikes come as the province continues to grapple with escalating security issues. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies' (PICSS) July 31 security assessment, Balochistan witnessed a sharp rise in violence, with overall deaths surging by 241%, from 109 in June to 372 in July. Security personnel fatalities in Balochistan jumped from six in June to 62 in July, marking a staggering 933% increase. Meanwhile, terrorist deaths rose from 75 to 238, while civilian casualties surged by 93%, from 28 to 54. Additionally, 18 peace committee members were killed in the province. In response to a deadly attack on a police post at Mangi Dam pumping station in Ziarat on July 6, which resulted in the kidnapping and murder of 27 officers, security forces and law enforcement agencies launched Operation Shaban. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced plans to eliminate terrorism during a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee on the National Action Plan in Quetta, attended by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff.",
  "summary": "Security forces have killed 15 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in several areas of Balochistan, state media reported on Sunday. State-run Pakistan TV reported citing sources that the IBOs were carried out in Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki under Operation Raddul Fitna 3. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the slain…",
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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."
}