Three terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on N-25 in Mastung: state media

QUETTA BUREAU —Security forces killed three terrorists on National Highway N-25 in Balochistan's Mastung district on Thursday, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, citing police. According to a spokesperson for the Balochistan Police, terrorists belonging to Fitna Al-Hindustan attempted a "cowardly attack at Kandawa Post on National Highway N-25 using an explosives-laden vehicle".

The federal government last year officially designated all militant groups operating in Balochistan as Fitna al-Hindustan, accusing India of sponsoring a proxy war through these outfits. Read: Soldier martyred, 17 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR The police statement said that the security forces repulsed the attack through "timely and effective action", noting that in the ensuing retaliatory operation, three terrorists were killed.

The police further stated that the "explosion damaged nearby houses and a mosque". Security forces have killed three terrorists on National Highway N-25 in Mastung District, Balochistan@dpr_gob #News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/uVA9hhP0bl — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) November 12, 2026 It added that two civilians were martyred, while several others sustained injuries, further stating that the injured individuals were shifted to medical centres for treatment.

According to the statement, the martyred civilians were identified as Kaleemullah and Bibi Laiba, while three Frontier Corps personnel were also injured in the incident. The police emphasised that the attack demonstrated that these terrorists had no connection with the people of Balochistan. "Operations against elements seeking to undermine peace, development, and prosperity in Balochistan will continue, and the protection of the lives and property of the people will be ensured under all circumstances," it further noted.

On November 3, a soldier was martyred while security forces killed 17 militants in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts. On October 28, security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to Indian backed Fitna al-Hindustan during two IBOs in Balochistan's Kachhi and Wadh districts Read More: Nine terrorists killed in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR Terrorism is a growing problem for Pakistan, with the number of attacks rising every year since 2022, according to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), a global monitoring organisation.

Balochistan has remained a major target of Indian proxies. The province has witnessed militants frequently targeting convoys, abducting security personnel and civilians, and attacking security and civilian installations.