--- title: "Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued in Kalat operation" description: "Most outlets led with the number of terrorists killed and hostages rescued, emphasizing the success of the security operation. Pakistan Today and Business Recorder both highlighted the recovery of abducted individuals and the elimination of militants, with additional details on seized vehicles provided by Pakistan Today. Both headlines attribute the operation to the security forces and cite ISPR as the source." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9494-forces-kill-five-terrorists-rescue-23-hostages-in-kalat site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued in Kalat operation pakistan · updated 21 Sep 2026, 4:37 AM PKT · 19–21 Sep 2026 · 16 articles from 15 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 20 Sep 2026 — Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued in Kalat operation (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of terrorists killed and hostages rescued, emphasizing the success of the security operation. Pakistan Today and Business Recorder both highlighted the recovery of abducted individuals and the elimination of militants, with additional details on seized vehicles provided by Pakistan Today. Both headlines attribute the operation to the security forces and cite ISPR as the source. - **Business Recorder** — [23 hostages rescued, five terrorists killed: Security forces foil bid to disrupt Kalat highway](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440414/23-hostages-rescued-five-terrorists-killed-security-forces-foil-bid-to-disrupt-kalat-highway) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:37 AM PKT > QUETTA: Security forces have foiled an attempt by terrorists to disrupt public movement on the N-25 highway near Kalat, killing five militants and safely recovering 23 hostages, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists had established a checkpoint on the highway to abduct people, extort money and seize vehicles. Security forces resp... - **Pakistan Today** — [Five Indian proxy terrorists killed, 23 abductees rescued in Kalat operation: ISPR](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/20/five-indian-proxy-terrorists-killed-23-abductees-rescued-in-kalat-operation-ispr) · 20 Sep 2026, 8:13 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Five Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists were killed and 23 abducted people rescued in a security operation near Kalat along the N-25 Karachi-Chaman highway. Security forces recovered six trucks, three buses, two cars and large quantities of weapons, ammunition and explosives from the hideout. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill five terrorists, rescue 23 hostages near Kalat (14 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of terrorists killed and hostages rescued, citing the ISPR as the source. Several also mentioned the militants’ attempt to set up a checkpoint on the N-25 highway to abduct people, extort money, and seize vehicles. The Associated Press of Pakistan uniquely identified the group as “Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan,” a detail not included in other excerpts. While some outlets briefly described recovered vehicles or the broader context of counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan, the core framing of the operation as a successful military action remained consistent across the coverage. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue 23 Hostages Near Kalat](https://pakobserver.net/security-forces-kill-five-terrorists-rescue-23-hostages-near-kalat/) · 20 Sep 2026, 1:43 PM PKT > Security forces have thwarted an attempt by militants to block and disrupt traffic on the N-25 highway near Kalat, killing… - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Five terrorists killed, 23 abductees rescued in Kalat operation: ISPR](https://www.app.com.pk/domestic/five-terrorists-killed-23-abductees-rescued-in-kalat-operation-ispr/) · 20 Sep 2026, 1:01 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI, Sep 20 (APP):Security Forces killed five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan and rescued 23 abductees during an operation near Kalat. “On the night of September 18/19, 2026, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan tried to disrupt the peaceful movement of people along Pakistan Highway (Chaman-Karachi, N-25) near Kalat by establishing a check post... - **Daily Times** — [Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued near Kalat](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555683/five-terrorists-killed-23-hostages-rescued-near-kalat/) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > after security forces stopped an attempt to disrupt public movement on the N-25 highway. The militants had set up a checkpoint to target travellers, seize vehicles and collect money through extortion. They also planned to abduct passengers using the highway, according to the military’s media wing. Security […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages recovered in operation near Kalat: ISPR](https://arynews.tv/five-terrorists-killed-23-hostages-recovered-near-kalat-ispr) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:07 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISPR reports successful operation by security forces that thwarted terrorists and recovered kidnapped individuals from hideouts. - **Hum News English** — [Security forces kill five terrorists, recover 23 abductees near Kalat: ISPR](https://humenglish.com/latest/security-forces-kill-five-terrorists-recover-23-abductees-near-kalat-ispr/) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed five terrorists and recovered 23 abductees during an operation near Kalat along Balochistan’s N-25 highway, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Hindustan had established a checkpoint on the Chaman-Karachi N-25 highway during the night of September 18-19 in an at... - **Business Recorder** — [Security forces kill five terrorists, recover 23 abductees near Kalat](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440361/security-forces-kill-five-terrorists-recover-23-abductees-near-kalat) · 20 Sep 2026, 11:59 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed five terrorists and safely recovered 23 abductees during an operation near Kalat in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the ISPR, terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan had attempted to disrupt the movement of people along the Pakistan Highway (Chaman-Karachi, N-25) during the night of September 18-19 by establishing a ... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued in Kalat operation](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473134/five-terrorists-killed-23-hostages-rescued-in-kalat-operation) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:02 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > At least five terrorists were killed, and 23 hostages were safely rescued during an operation by security forces against a militant checkpoint on the N-25 national highway near Kalat in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan had established a checkpoint on the Chaman-Karachi hi... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [23 Abductees Rescued as Pakistani Forces gun down 5 Militants in Kalat Operation: ISPR](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/23-abductees-rescued-as-pakistani-forces-gun-down-5-militants-in-kalat-operation-ispr) · 20 Sep 2026, 9:41 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > KALAT – Pakistani security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan, with major operation reported from Kalat in where five militants were killed and 23 abducted people were rescued. Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) shared details of major security operation along Balochistan’s N-25 Karachi-Chaman highway to recover 23 abducted people and the de... - **Minute Mirror** — [23 abductees rescued, five terrorists killed near ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/23-abductees-rescued-five-terrorists-killed-near-kalat-632633/) · 20 Sep 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have rescued 23 people and killed five terrorists during an operation near Kalat after militants attempted to establish a makeshift check - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says five militants killed, 23 abductees recovered in Balochistan operation](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-five-militants-killed-23-abductees-recovered-in-balochistan-operation-3001759) · 20 Sep 2026, 9:02 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Security forces kill 5 terrorists, recover 23 abductees in operation along N-25 highway near Balochistan's Kalat: ISPR](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031253/security-forces-kill-5-terrorists-recover-23-abductees-in-operation-along-n-25-highway-near-balochistans-kalat-ispr) · 20 Sep 2026, 7:16 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed five terrorists and recovered 23 kidnapped individuals from their hideout during an operation along the N-25 Karachi-Chaman highway near Balochistan’s Kalat, the military’s media affairs wing said on Sunday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Hindustan tried to disrupt people’s movement by establishin... - **Dunya News** — [Five terrorists killed, 23 hostages rescued as forces foil bid to disrupt N-25 highway near Kalat](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973742-five-terrorists-killed-23-hostages-rescued-as-forces-foil-bid-to-disr) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:51 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > According to ISPR, terrorists had established a checkpoint on the highway to abduct people, extort money and seize vehicles. - **Geo News** — [Forces kill five terrorists, rescue 23 hostages in Kalat highway operation: ISPR](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682844-forces-kill-five-terrorists-rescue-23-hostages-in-kalat-highway-operation-ispr) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:51 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Personnel from Pakistan's security forces are on patrol in a vehicle equipped with tactical gear and firearms. — Reuters/File At least 23 hostages were safely rescued from terrorists' hideout.Forces recovered six trucks, three buses, two cars from site.Weapons, ammunition and... - **The Express Tribune** — [23 abductees rescued, 5 terrorists killed as security forces thwart attempt to set up check post near Kalat](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630243/23-abductees-rescued-6-terrorists-killed-as-security-forces-thwart-attempt-near-kalat) · 19 Sep 2026, 9:31 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Six trucks, three buses and two cars recovered from terrorist hideout near Kalat, says ISPR ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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