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ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed at least 11 India-backed terrorists in separate operations in Balochistan under Operation Raddul Fitna 3, security sources said on Saturday.
Five terrorists were killed during an operation in the Gowargo area of Panjgur district, the sources said, adding that a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the killed terrorists.
Security forces also carried out effective operations against terrorists in the Ameenabad and Siah Chang areas of Chagai district.
Six terrorists were killed during the raids, according to security sources.
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its KP and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.
According to a report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), the two provinces remained the country’s main hotspots for violence during the second quarter of 2026, with KP emerging as the worst-affected region.
The report stated that KP and Balochistan together accounted for nearly 96% of all violence-related fatalities recorded during the quarter. Of the total deaths, more than 61% (475) were reported in KP, while Balochistan accounted for 34% (265).
KP also recorded the highest number of violent incidents, with 151 cases, representing 57% of the nationwide total. Balochistan followed with 94 incidents, or 35%, underscoring the concentration of militant activity in the two provinces.
