Six militants killed in Kachhi security operation

Security forces have killed six suspected terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Kachhi district of Balochistan, according to security sources.

The operation was conducted in the Sanni area of Kachhi after intelligence indicated the presence of militants. Security sources said quadcopters were used to target the suspects.

The militants were identified by authorities as being affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan. Security personnel also recovered a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition following the operation.

The latest action comes as security forces intensify counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan amid a rise in militant attacks.

Two suspected terrorists were killed in a separate operation in Chagai on Tuesday. Earlier, security forces reported the deaths of more than 71 militants during operations in Shaban and other parts of Balochistan over a 96-hour period.

Three militants were also killed in an intelligence-based operation in Awaran’s Badrang area on September 17. Another three were eliminated in Mastung on September 14.

Earlier in September, security forces reported killing 21 militants in separate clashes and operations in Nokcha, Chagai, Ziarat Cross and Pishin.

A monthly security assessment has indicated that militant attacks in Balochistan increased from 83 in July to 89 in August, representing a rise of about seven per cent. The province was described in the assessment as the area most affected by terrorism during the period.