{
  "id": 9075807,
  "title": "4 terrorists die in Panjgur intelligence-based operation: officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/4-terrorists-die-in-panjgur-intelligence-based-operation-officials-9075807",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T03:27:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031733/4-terrorists-die-in-panjgur-intelligence-based-operation-officials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "QUETTA: In a coordinated intelligence operation, security forces eliminated four terrorists affiliated with the banned Fitna al Hindustan group in Panjgur district, officials confirmed on Monday. The forces initiated the operation after receiving information about armed militants in the Koh-Prom and Aphan areas of Panjgur. During the intense gunbattle, all four terrorists were killed, and a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition were seized from their hideouts. In the past week alone, security forces have neutralized over 35 terrorists across various parts of Balochistan under the Radd-ul-Fitna campaign. Meanwhile, officials are currently conducting a search for Kharan Deputy Commissioner Munir Soomro, who was abducted along with three others two days ago. The Kharan police and other security units have been searching multiple locations for Soomro's recovery, but have not yet made any significant progress. He was reportedly on his way to Kharan from Quetta in a private vehicle with a driver, a guard, and another individual when the kidnappers intercepted their car in Lajah, Kharan district. Police have been attempting to contact Soomro via his phone, but it remains disconnected. The provincial administration has enlisted the help of local tribal leaders to facilitate communication with the kidnappers for Soomro's safe release; however, no positive outcomes have been reported yet. Additionally, two local cricketers from Dera Bugti, Zakir and Wadan Bugti, were abducted near the Kachhi Canal area while returning from a match in Kandhkot. The armed men stopped them in the vicinity of Kachhi Canal and subsequently abducted both individuals. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.",
  "summary": "QUETTA: Security forces killed four more terrorists belonging to a banned organisation in an intelligence-based operation carried out in two areas of Panjgur district, officials said on Monday. According to officials, security forces launched an IBO on the information about the presence of armed militants in Koh-Prom and the Aphan area of Panjgur district. “Four armed terrorists of Fitna al…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "4 terrorists die in Panjgur IBO: officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/4-terrorists-die-in-panjgur-ibo-officials",
        "published": "2026-09-22T03:07:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
}