Six terrorists killed in Mastung operation

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The image shows policemen in Peshawar. — AFP/file
The image shows policemen in Peshawar. — AFP/file

QUETTA: Six terrorists were killed during a security operation in the Khud Kocha area of Mastung on Thursday.

Security sources said the operation was launched on the basis of credible intelligence. During the ensuing exchange of fire, six terrorists were killed, while several others, including women suicide bombers and their facilitators, were arrested.

The sources said several terrorist hideouts were destroyed during the operation.

Security officials said the Balochistan Home Department had imposed a curfew in the Khud Kocha area on Wednesday night to facilitate the operation.

Published in Dawn, July 24th, 2026

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