36 militants killed in security operations across Balochistan, says ISPR

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, several intelligence-based operations were carried out in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi over the past 24 hours. It said 36 militants linked to Indian proxies, Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij were killed.

The Pakistan Army spokesperson said six Indian-sponsored militants were killed in an operation in Mastung on 4 September. The ammunition and improvised explosive devices recovered from the militants were destroyed on the spot.

In another intelligence-based operation in the Shaban area of Quetta district, four hideouts of Fitna al-Khawarij were targeted successfully. Twenty-six Khawarij were killed during the operation.

According to the ISPR, two Indian-sponsored militants were killed in Kalat when a militant hideout was targeted in an intelligence-based operation. In the Bhag area of Sibi, security forces responded strongly and killed two more Indian-sponsored militants.

The spokesperson added that 48 militants linked to Indian proxies, Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij have been killed across Balochistan in the past 48 to 72 hours.

Meanwhile, more than 1,188 militants have been killed in operations in Balochistan during 2026.

The ISPR said counter-terrorism operations by Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision until the last militant is eliminated.