The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has reported killing 10 militants during an intelligence-based CTD operation in Barkhan, Balochistan. According to a statement issued by CTD Balochistan on Saturday, the operation targeted members of the group identified by authorities as Fitna al-Hindustan.
The department said the operation was conducted following intelligence reports about the presence of the suspected militants in the area. CTD personnel carried out the action in Barkhan as part of efforts to counter militant activity in the province. The statement described the operation as an intelligence-based action against the group.
According to the CTD spokesperson, 10 militants were killed during the operation. However, the statement did not provide further details about their identities or the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths. The information was released by the provincial counterterrorism department.
The CTD also reported recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from the deceased militants. The statement did not specify the types or exact quantities of the recovered items. Authorities have not provided additional details about whether the seized material was linked to any planned or previous attacks.
Two CTD personnel were injured during the operation, according to the department. The statement did not disclose the severity of their injuries or provide further information about their medical condition. Their injuries were reported as security personnel carried out the operation based on intelligence received by the department.
Barkhan is among the districts of Balochistan where security operations form part of broader efforts to address militant activity. The latest CTD operation in Barkhan highlights the department’s continued focus on intelligence-led action against suspected armed groups. The statement did not mention any further arrests or additional operations connected to the incident.
The CTD spokesperson said security forces, police and the counterterrorism department remained committed to eliminating militant threats. The operation is the latest action reported by provincial authorities in their security efforts. Further independently verified information about the identities of those killed, the recovered weapons and the injured personnel was not included in the available statement.
