Security Forces Kill Nine Militants in Separate Balochistan IBOs

Pakistani security forces conducted two separate intelligence-based operations under the 'Radd-ul-Fitna 3' campaign in Balochistan. In the mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai districts, forces surrounded a militant hideout following a tip-off and killed eight militants, destroying the hideout. In a second operation, a checkpost established between Dasht-e-Katai and Hajika village in Surab district tracked militant movement and killed one more militant. Security sources identified the groups as Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP). Ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, a walkie-talkie, a motorcycle and other equipment were recovered from the militants.