--- title: "Security forces kill multiple terrorists in Balochistan operations" description: "Most outlets led with the number of terrorists killed and the involvement of security forces in Balochistan. Business Recorder specified three terrorists were killed in a drone strike in Mastung, identifying one as a commander of Fitan al-Hindustan. Dawn reported nine terrorists killed across multiple districts, including a key commander of a banned outfit, without specifying the method of operation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8358-security-forces-kill-3-terrorists-including-commander site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Security forces kill multiple terrorists in Balochistan operations pakistan · updated 15 Sep 2026, 7:44 AM PKT · 14–15 Sep 2026 · 27 articles from 17 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill multiple terrorists in Balochistan operations (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of terrorists killed and the involvement of security forces in Balochistan. Business Recorder specified three terrorists were killed in a drone strike in Mastung, identifying one as a commander of Fitan al-Hindustan. Dawn reported nine terrorists killed across multiple districts, including a key commander of a banned outfit, without specifying the method of operation. - **Dawn** — [9 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030040/9-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-operations) · 15 Sep 2026, 7:44 AM PKT > QUETTA: Security forces and the Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed nine terrorists, including a key commander of a banned outfit, in two separate operations in Mastung, Pishin and Qila Abdullah districts, officials said on Monday. According to officials, security forces killed three terrorists, including commander Naqeeb, during an operation in Mastung. The forces targeted a ... - **Business Recorder** — [Drone strike on vehicle kills three terrorists in Mastung](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439478/drone-strike-on-vehicle-kills-three-terrorists-in-mastung) · 15 Sep 2026, 4:50 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > MASTUNG: Security forces have killed three terrorists, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, during a successful operation against the group described by authorities as Fitan al-Hindustan in Mastung, Balochistan. According to security sources, the forces successfully targeted a vehicle carrying the terrorists with a quadcopter. The strike completely destroyed the vehicle and killed three ... ### 14 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill multiple militants in Balochistan operations (17 outlets) > Most outlets led with the killing of three militants, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, in an operation in Mastung district. Several also reported a separate operation in Pishin district where six or nine militants were killed, depending on the framing. A few outlets, such as Daily Pakistan and Dawn, highlighted the higher total of nine militants killed across both operations. Some, like 24 News HD and Associated Press of Pakistan, specifically mentioned Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praising the CTD for the Pishin operation. The term "Fitna al-Hindustan" was used by several outlets to describe the militant group, while others referred to it more generally as a "banned militant group." - **Pakistan Today** — [Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in two different operations in Balochistan](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/14/security-forces-eliminate-nine-terrorists-in-two-different-operations-in-balochistan) · 14 Sep 2026, 9:01 PM PKT - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Six terrorists killed in CTD operation in Pishin](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/14-Sep-2026/six-terrorists-killed-in-ctd-operation-in-pishin) · 14 Sep 2026, 7:39 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > PISHIN – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed six suspected terrorists during an operation in Saranan area on the outskirts of Pishin, Balochistan, following an exchange of fire. Four CTD personnel were also injured during the operation. According to a CTD spokesperson, weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspects. The alleged terrorists had reportedly been […] - **Abb Takk News** — [Six Militants Neutralized in Pishin Operation](https://abbtakk.tv/six-militants-neutralized-in-pishin-operation/) · 14 Sep 2026, 6:16 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > PISHIN: Security forces from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan successfully eliminated six members of a banned militant group during an operation in Pishin district. According to a CTD spokesperson, four officers were also injured in the clash. Authorities recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition from the militants’... - **24 News HD** — [Naqvi lauds CTD Balochistan after six militants killed in Pishin](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Sep-2026/naqvi-lauds-ctd-balochistan-six-militants-killed-pishin) · 14 Sep 2026, 2:32 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday praised the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan for carrying out a successful operation against militants linked to Fitna al-Hindustan in the Pishin area, where six militants were killed, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Mohsin Naqvi praises CTD Balochistan after operation against six militants in Pishin](https://www.app.com.pk/national/mohsin-naqvi-praises-ctd-balochistan-after-operation-against-six-militants-in-pishin/) · 14 Sep 2026, 1:04 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday praised the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Balochistan for carrying out a successful operation against militants linked to “Fitna al-Hindustan” in the Pishin area, where six militants were killed. - **Business Recorder** — [Three terrorists, including commander Naqeeb, killed in Mastung operation: state media](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439404/three-terrorists-including-commander-naqeeb-killed-in-mastung-operation-state-media) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed three terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan including commander Naqeeb in a successful operation in Mastung district of Balochistan, state media PTV News reported on Monday, citing security sources. The sources said security forces successfully targeted a vehicle of Fitna al Hindustan through a quadcopter during the operation. The precision strike killed three t... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Six militants killed in CTD operation in Balochistan’s Pishin](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472272/six-militants-killed-in-ctd-operation-in-balochistans-pishin) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > At least six militants were killed in an operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Saranan area of Pishin district, Balochistan, sources said on Monday. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched after information was received about the presence of militants in the area. A gun battle broke out between security personnel and the militants during the operation, r... - **Dunya News** — [Nine terrorists killed in two separate operations in Balochistan](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/972797-nine-terrorists-killed-in-two-separate-operations-in-balochistan) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Nine militants were killed in separate security operations in Balochistan’s Mastung and Pishin districts, while four CTD personnel were injured in an exchange of fire. - **BOL News** — [Militant commander Naqeeb among three killed in Balochistan operation](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/militant-commander-naqeeb-among-three-killed-in-balochistan-operation) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:42 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > A fresh security operation in Balochistan has dealt another blow to militants, with three Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, killed in Mastung district on Monday, according to security sources. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Nine terrorists including commander Naqeeb killed in Balochistan operations](https://pakobserver.net/nine-terrorists-including-commander-naqeeb-killed-in-balochistan-operations/) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:26 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > QUETTA – Security forces and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have carried out separate operations against suspected militants in Balochistan,… - **Dawn** — [Security forces kill 3 terrorists, including commander, in Balochistan's Mastung: state media](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029834/security-forces-kill-3-terrorists-including-commander-in-balochistans-mastung-state-media) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed three terrorists during an operation in Balochistan’s Mastung, state media reported, citing security sources. The troops targeted a vehicle of Fitna-al-Hindustan — a term the state has designated for Balochistan-based groups to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan — using a quadcopter during the operation, APP and Radio Paki... - **Minute Mirror** — [Nine terrorists killed in Balochistan operations](https://minutemirror.com.pk/nine-terrorists-killed-in-balochistan-operations-629729/) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:14 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces and law enforcement agencies have continued operations against Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan, killing nine alleged - **Daily Times** — [Nine militants killed in separate operations across Balochistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1552794/nine-militants-killed-in-separate-operations-across-balochistan/) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:09 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces and law enforcement agencies have killed nine militants during two separate operations in Balochistan. The operations targeted members of the banned militant group Fitna al-Hindustan, according to security sources. Read More: Security forces kill 11 militants in Balochistan operations In Mastung, security forces targeted a vehicle carrying militants using a quadcopter. The strik... - **ARY News (English)** — [Three terrorists killed in Mastung operation](https://arynews.tv/three-terrorists-killed-in-mastung-operation) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:08 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed three terrorists, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mastung district of Balochistan - **Geo News** — [Militant commander among three terrorists killed in Mastung: security sources](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681970-militant-commander-among-three-killed-in-balochistans-mastung-security-sources) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:51 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Security personnel patrol on a street in Quetta. — AFP/FileMilitant commander Naqeeb among those killed: security sources.Security forces continue operations against militants: sources.Operations to continue until last militant eliminated : sources.Security forces have... - **The Nation** — [Three militants killed in Mastung operation](https://www.nation.com.pk/14-Sep-2026/three-militants-killed-mastung-operation) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:29 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > QUETTA: Security forces have killed three militants, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, during an operation in Mastung district of Balochistan, security sources said. - **The Express Tribune** — [Fitna al-Hindustan commander among three killed in Balochistan's Mastung: state media](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629200/fitna-al-hindustan-commander-among-three-killed-in-balochistans-mastung-state-media) · 14 Sep 2026, 6:07 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Quadcopter strike destroys terrorists' vehicle as authorities vow to continue operations ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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