19 terrorists killed, soldier martyred in operations in Balochistan: ISPR

19 terrorists killed, soldier martyred in operations in Balochistan: ISPR.

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• News DeskSaleem Shahid Published September 23, 2026 Updated September 23, 2026 09: 29pm.
• The ISPR statement continued that security forces additionally conducted "pre-emptive intelligence-based operations" in Kech and Quetta West, during separate engagements on Sept 22 and 23.
• "In a heavy exchange of fire, five terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan were killed by police, " Saddar Senior Superintendent of Police Shafqat Janjua remarked.
• Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) remarked on Wednesday that 19 terrorists had been killed and a soldier was martyred in a number of operations throughout Balochistan.
• It remarked that 39-year-old Subedar Muhammad Jamil, a resident of Taunsa Sharif, embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire.

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In an official note, it remarked intelligence agencies had noted the presence of multiple hideouts of Indian- Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan in Quetta district's Shaban area "posing a threat to the local population".

In practice, the state uses the term Fitna al Khawarij for the banned Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India's role in terrorism and destabilisation throughout Pakistan.

"So as to safeguard the local populace and clear the area of terrorists, security forces have been conducting a clearance operation in the general area of Shaban since Sept 21. During the operation, security forces effectively engaged and cleared multiple terrorist hideouts, " it remarked.

"After an intense exchange of fire, 13 Indian- terrorists have been killed so far. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were additionally recovered from the cleared hideouts. The clearance operation will continue until the complete neutralisation of the threat in the area, " it remarked.

Meanwhile, the ISPR statement continued that security forces additionally conducted "pre-emptive intelligence-based operations" in Kech and Quetta West, during separate engagements on Sept 22 and 23.

"During the operations, troops effectively engaged the terrorists and, following an intense exchange of fire, six terrorists were killed, " it remarked, adding that weapons and ammunition were additionally recovered.

According to The statement, the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of 'Azm-I-Istehkam' would continue at full pace.

"Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating the menace of foreign- and supported terrorism from the country, " it concluded.

President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for their successful operations. In an official note, he remarked that the elimination of Indian-backed terrorists was a testament to the professionalism of the security forces.

President Zardari additionally paid tribute to Subedar Jamil, saying that his sacrifice was a symbol of the security forces' unwavering commitment to the nation's peace and security. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi additionally hailed the successful operations.

"We commend the courage and professional capabilities of the security forces for killing 19 terrorists, " Naqvi remarked, adding that operations against those disrupting the peace in Balochistan were ongoing.

Earlier in the day, Radio Pakistan had documented that security forces killed two terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in the Jausak area of Turbat.

According to Pakistan Television had additionally, security forces continued operations against terrorists in Balochistan under Raddul Fitna-3.

In Mastung, nine terrorists were killed after they attempted to attack a checkpost, according to the state broadcaster. Heavy weapons, ammunition and three motorcycles were additionally recovered, it went on.

"Operations will continue until the threat is eliminated, " Pakistan TV remarked, quoting the security forces. Terrorists killed in gun battle with police.

Meanwhile, Balochistan police killed five terrorists in a gun battle in Quetta's Aghbarg area after terrorists attempted to attack a police station, authorities stated.

Authorities stated the terrorists targeted the Aghbarg police station, located on the outskirts of Quetta, in the early hours of Wednesday. Police personnel deployed at the station immediately returned fire.

"In a heavy exchange of fire, five terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan were killed by police, " Saddar Senior Superintendent of Police Shafqat Janjua remarked. He continued that police had foiled the attack and seized weapons and ammunition.

According to Janjua, the attackers arrived in the area on motorcycles before targeting the police station.

Separately, the Edhi Foundation remarked one of its ambulances was allegedly hijacked by armed men in Balochistan on Wednesday.

In an official note, the foundation remarked the ambulance was returning to the Edhi Kalat Centre at around 7: 15am after transporting the body of a woman from an area near Gidar, concerning 110 kilometres from Civil Hospital, Kalat.

Meanwhile, the foundation remarked unidentified armed men assaulted the Edhi worker and took control of the ambulance.

On Tuesday, Radio Pakistan documented that six terrorists were killed and nine suspected individuals were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Balochistan's Saran Tangi area.

On Monday, security forces killed four more terrorists belonging to a banned organisation in an intelligence-based operation carried out in two areas of Panjgur district.

Last week, security forces killed 11 terrorists in separate operations in Panjgur and Chagai districts.

For context, the number of terrorist attacks in the province rose by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.

Taken together, the developments around 19 terrorists killed, soldier martyred in operations in Balochistan: ISPR point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.