KHARAN, Balochistan: Security forces killed seven terrorists during a Kharan operation in the Lajay area under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday.
The forces launched the intelligence-based operation after receiving information about militants in the area. The source said several others were wounded.
Security personnel recovered modern weapons, ammunition, military equipment, two vehicles and a motorcycle from the hideouts. They also destroyed the hideouts during the operation.
According to the security sources, the militants had links to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which the state also refers to as Fitna al-Khawarij.
Security forces have killed seven terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij in intelligence based operation in Kharan district of #Balochistan@OfficialDGISPR#News #RadioPakistanhttps://t.co/LATm6YXX78 pic.twitter.com/9cxRqN7VyA
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 16, 2026The sources accused the group of involvement in extortion, kidnapping for ransom and targeted killings in Kharan and Lajay. They also said the militants had planned suicide attacks.
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President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces and called the destruction of hideouts and seizure of weapons a significant achievement. He said such operations were necessary for national security.
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the personnel and said intelligence-based operations would continue against terrorists.
The Kharan action followed other operations in Balochistan this month, including strikes in Panjgur and several other districts as part of the same campaign.
