Major Security Operation in Balochistan: 68 Square Kilometres Cleared

Major Security Operation in Balochistan: 68 Square Kilometres Cleared

Aug 8, 2026|Webdesk

Security forces have reported a major success under “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3” as operations against militant elements continue across Balochistan.

According to security sources, forces conducted a comprehensive search and sanitization operation in the sensitive areas of Kambela and Asimabad, clearing approximately 68 square kilometres of territory of suspected militant elements.

Fitna al-Hindustan Suffers Losses; Commander Shaukat Mama Injured

During the operation, intense clashes reportedly took place between security forces and militants belonging to the Indian-sponsored group referred to by Pakistani authorities as “Fitna al-Hindustan.”

Key developments reported during the operation include:

  • Three Militants Killed: Three militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed, while security forces recovered the bodies of two of them.
  • Four Militants Injured: Four militants were reportedly seriously wounded in the operation, including a key commander identified as Shaukat Mama.
  • 12 Suspects Detained: During the search operation, 12 individuals suspected of facilitating militant activities were taken into custody and transferred to an undisclosed location for investigation.
  • Hideouts Destroyed: Security forces reportedly demolished militant hideouts in the area, removed Fitna al-Hindustan flags and hoisted the national flag.

Operations to Continue Until Terrorism is Eliminated

Security officials reiterated that Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3 would continue with full force and a coordinated strategy until foreign-sponsored militant elements are eliminated from Balochistan and lasting peace and stability are established across the province.