{
  "id": 7257739,
  "title": "Security forces kill 3 terrorists, including commander, in Balochistan's Mastung: state media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/security-forces-kill-3-terrorists-including-commander-in-balochistans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:24:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029834/security-forces-kill-3-terrorists-including-commander-in-balochistans-mastung-state-media"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, state media reported that security forces killed three terrorists, including a commander, in Balochistan's Mastung region. The operation involved targeting a Fitna-al-Hindustan vehicle, a group the state labels as responsible for terrorism and destabilization in Pakistan. Utilizing a quadcopter, the troops conducted a precision strike that resulted in the complete destruction of the vehicle and the death of the three terrorists, including their leader.\n\nBalochistan has seen a surge in terrorist attacks recently, leading security forces to escalate their counter-terrorism efforts. In August alone, the number of attacks rose by seven percent, from 83 in July to 89 in the same month, as per the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies' monthly assessment.\n\nRecently, on the night of August 31-September 1, a group of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the Customs House in Ziarat Cross, located on the N-50 National Highway in Pishin district. In response, security forces killed 10 terrorists in the retaliatory fire exchange, with two officers among the six who were killed.\n\nIn addition, on August 31, Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists, who had set up an illegal checkpoint for extortion along the N-40 Quetta-Taftan highway in Chagai's Nokcha area, were killed after an intense firefight. On September 2, security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat district, where they killed 12 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives. This was followed by more IBOs in Kharan and Washuk districts, resulting in the elimination of 11 terrorists and the recovery of 2.9 tonnes of explosives.\n\nFurthermore, on September 4, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that troops killed 36 terrorists during multiple \"high-tempo\" operations in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat, and Sibi districts. These operations also saw the thwarting of an attack on a police station in Sibi's Bhag area.",
  "summary": "Security forces have killed three terrorists during an operation in Balochistan’s Mastung, state media reported on Monday, citing security sources. The troops targeted a vehicle of Fitna-al-Hindustan — a term the state has designated for Balochistan-based groups to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan — using a quadcopter during the operation, APP and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Security forces kill 3 terrorists, including commander, in Balochistan's Mastung: state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/security-forces-kill-3-terrorists-including-commander-in-balochistans-7259561",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:24:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Three terrorists, including commander Naqeeb, killed in Mastung operation: state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/three-terrorists-including-commander-naqeeb-killed-in-mastung",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:22:54.000Z"
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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."
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