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Pakistani Forces Kill 5 Militants and Free 23 Hostages in Operation in the Southwest
The military said the operation thwarted an extortion and abduction plan and recovered six trucks, three buses and two cars.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Pakistan security forces killed five militants and rescued 23 hostages near Kalat during an operation targeting an illegal checkpoint on the Chaman-Karachi N-25 highway.
- Militants identified as members of 'Fitna al-Hindustan'—a term the government uses for groups it alleges are supported by India—had established the checkpoint to abduct travelers, extort money, and seize vehicles.
- Forces recovered six trucks, three buses, and two cars from the hideout, along with a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations .
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the operation and vowed counter-terrorism efforts would continue under the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' vision to eliminate what he called foreign-sponsored terrorism in Balochistan.
- Attacks in Pakistan have risen significantly, with Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for nearly 96% of violence-related fatalities this quarter amid intensified regional security operations.
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Security forces kill 5 terrorists, rescue 23 hostages in Kalat highway operation: ISPR
At least 23 hostages were safely rescued from terrorists' hideout.Forces recovered six trucks, three buses, two cars from site.Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also seized.QUETTA: Security forces have foiled an attempt by...
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