Security Forces Kill Eight Militants in Balochistan Operations: ISPR
Balochistan Operations target suspected militant hideouts in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar, according to ISPR.
Pakistan’s security forces killed eight militants during three intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on October 17, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In a statement issued on October 18, ISPR said the operations took place in Quetta, Nushki and Khuzdar districts. The military’s media wing described the militants as Indian-sponsored terrorists affiliated with what it calls “Fitna al Hindustan.”
Five Militants Killed in Quetta
According to ISPR, militants attempted to establish a roadblock in the Panjpai area of Quetta district. The reported aim was to disrupt local traffic.
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However, security forces intercepted the attempt. The resulting operation left five militants dead, the statement said.
Two Militants Killed in Nushki
In Nushki district, security forces conducted a sanitisation operation targeting a suspected militant hideout. An intense exchange of fire followed.
ISPR reported that troops killed two militants during the operation. They also recovered weapons and ammunition from the site.
Explosives Recovered in Khuzdar
Security forces also targeted a suspected militant hideout in Khuzdar district. According to ISPR, troops launched a prompt offensive against the location.
The operation resulted in the death of one militant. Security personnel also recovered approximately 490 kilograms of explosives, the statement added.
Security Operations to Continue
ISPR said sanitisation operations were underway to locate any other militants in the affected areas.
It added that security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue counterterrorism efforts under the national initiative “Azm-e-Istehkam.” The statement said the initiative was approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan.
According to ISPR, the campaign aims to eliminate foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism across Pakistan.
The account of the operations and the affiliations attributed to the militants are based on the ISPR statement dated October 18, 2026.
