Security officials confirmed on Monday that at least three militants belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, including one of the group’s commanders, were killed in a fresh operation in Balochistan. The strike took place in Mastung district as part of ongoing efforts to root out militancy across the province.
Sources familiar with the operation said security personnel used a quadcopter to strike a vehicle carrying the terrorists. The commander, identified as Naqeeb, was among those killed, and the vehicle was left completely destroyed in the attack.
Anti-Militancy Push to Continue in Balochistan
Officials reiterated that operations against militant networks in the province would not stop until every last fighter is eliminated. This latest action follows a string of similar strikes in recent days.
Just last week, security forces carried out separate intelligence-led operations in Kharan and Washuk districts, killing at least 11 militants described as India-backed. Those operations, carried out on September 6 and 7, were launched after intelligence reports flagged the presence of Fitna al-Hindustan operatives, an outfit Pakistan’s military links to Indian sponsorship, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Rising Violence Across KP and Balochistan
Pakistan has dealt with a marked rise in militant violence since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban returned to power, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the unrest. Data compiled by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) shows these two provinces were the epicentre of the country’s violence during the second quarter of 2026, with KP recording the worst impact.
The CRSS findings show KP and Balochistan combined made up roughly 96% of all violence-linked deaths nationwide during that quarter. KP alone accounted for over 61% of fatalities, translating to 475 deaths, while Balochistan recorded 265 deaths, or about 34% of the total.
In terms of the number of incidents, KP again led with 151 cases, representing 57% of all violence recorded nationwide, while Balochistan followed with 94 incidents, making up 35% of the total, figures that highlight how heavily militant activity remains concentrated in these two provinces.