{
  "id": 9148972,
  "title": "Security forces kill 6 terrorists in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Saran Tangi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/security-forces-kill-6-terrorists-in-intelligence-based-operation-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T13:29:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031858/security-forces-kill-6-terrorists-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-balochistans-saran-tangi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Saran Tangi area, resulting in the deaths of six terrorists and the arrest of nine suspected individuals. This operation was part of 'Operation Shaban-2' and was carried out based on intelligence information targeting terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan. The state has designated groups based in Balochistan as Fitna al Hindustan to underscore India's alleged involvement in terrorism and destabilization across Pakistan.\n\nAccording to security sources, the operation led to the seizure of a substantial cache of ammunition and weapons from the terrorists. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed admiration for the bravery and professionalism of the security forces in thwarting the terrorists' objectives. He emphasized that the war against terrorism resulting from foreign interference will persist, vowing that Fitna al Hindustan and its supporters will fail to undermine Pakistan's peace and stability. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces, describing them as the pride of the nation and emphasizing the nation's solidarity with them in eradicating terrorism.\n\nBalochistan has experienced a surge in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, with the number of incidents increasing by 7% from 83 in July to 89 in August. On Monday, security forces killed an additional four terrorists belonging to a banned organization in an intelligence-based operation conducted in two areas of Panjgur district. Earlier in the week, 11 terrorists were eliminated in separate operations in Panjgur and Chagai districts.",
  "summary": "Six terrorists were killed and nine suspected individuals were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Balochistan’s Saran Tangi area, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the operation was conducted under ‘Operation Shaban-2’. “According to security sources, the operation was conducted against terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan…",
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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."
}