--- title: "Nine militants killed after foiling attack on Mastung security post" description: "Most outlets reported the killing of nine militants after they attempted to attack a security post in Mastung district, Balochistan. Aaj News and Hum News both described the incident as part of an operation, with Hum News specifically mentioning Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Both outlets noted the location and the number of militants killed, though Aaj News added that two were killed initially before the operation continued. The framing was largely consistent, focusing on the security forces’ response and the outcome of the engagement." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10170-nine-terrorists-killed-after-attack-attempt-on-security-post site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Nine militants killed after foiling attack on Mastung security post pakistan · updated 23 Sep 2026, 4:34 PM PKT · 23 Sep 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the killing of nine militants after they attempted to attack a security post in Mastung district, Balochistan. Aaj News and Hum News both described the incident as part of an operation, with Hum News specifically mentioning Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Both outlets noted the location and the number of militants killed, though Aaj News added that two were killed initially before the operation continued. The framing was largely consistent, focusing on the security forces’ response and the outcome of the engagement. ## Same story from 3 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [Nine Fitna al-Khawarij militants killed in Balochistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557199/nine-fitna-al-khawarij-militants-killed-in-balochistan/) · 23 Sep 2026, 4:34 PM PKT > Security forces killed nine alleged militants during an operation in Mastung, Balochistan, after an attempted attack on a post. The incident occurred in Kank Valley, where the group reportedly tried to target a security position. The operation followed the reported attempt to strike the post. Security sources said forces responded to the attempted attack and […] - **Hum News English** — [Nine terrorists killed after attack attempt on security post in Mastung](https://humenglish.com/latest/nine-terrorists-killed-after-attack-attempt-on-security-post-in-mastung/) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:53 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed nine terrorists during an operation in Mastung district of Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, sources said on Wednesday. According to Radio Pakistan, the terrorists attempted to attack a security post in the Kanak Valley area of Mastung. Security forces responded to the attack, killing two terrorists in the initial exchange of fire. The remaining... - **Aaj News (English)** — [9 militants killed as bid to attack Mastung security post foiled](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473621/9-militants-killed-as-bid-to-attack-mastung-security-post-foiled) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:50 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > At least nine militants were killed after attempting to attack a security post in Kank Valley of Balochistan’s Mastung district, sources said on Wednesday. The sources said two militants were initially killed in the exchange of fire, while seven others were killed as security forces pursued them after they fled the scene. Three motorcycles, weapons and ammunition were recovered from the militan... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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