The Pakistani military announced on Wednesday that its forces killed nine alleged terrorists in two separate operations in Balochistan province, which borders Afghanistan. These operations come amid heightened tensions between Kabul and Islamabad over border security.
In a statement released today, October 28, the military's media wing said the operations were conducted in the Kachi and Awaran districts of Balochistan. The statement identified the deceased as members of "Indian-backed miscreants," a term Pakistan often uses for the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
According to the army, one operation in the Kachi district targeted a militant hideout. A firefight ensued, resulting in the deaths of seven "Indian-backed terrorists." In a separate action in the Awaran district, security forces intercepted the movement of two other "terrorists," who were killed after an intense exchange of fire.
The military also stated that a large cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered from both locations. These operations are part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to quell armed groups active in the resource-rich but volatile province.
Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Balochistan has become one of Pakistan's most unstable provinces, witnessing numerous deadly attacks. Pakistani officials have repeatedly alleged that militant groups use Afghan soil to plan and execute attacks within Pakistan.
These claims have been consistently denied by the Taliban government in Kabul. However, security incidents along the shared border have strained relations between the two neighbors, fostering an atmosphere of mistrust.
Source: Pakistan Army
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