Three Militants Eliminated in Badrang Area Under Ongoing Radd-ul-Fitna 3 Campaign
Security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Badrang area of Balochistan’s Awaran district on Thursday. The operation was part of the ongoing Radd-ul-Fitna 3 campaign against militant networks in the province.
Background
Balochistan has remained a focal point of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts for years, with security forces regularly conducting intelligence-based raids against militant hideouts. The Radd-ul-Fitna 3 campaign specifically targets groups described by security officials as Fitna al-Hindustan, which the state characterizes as India-backed proxies operating in the province.
The Awaran operation follows a similar raid earlier in the week in Balochistan’s Mastung district, where security forces killed at least three militants, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, whose vehicle was destroyed during the exchange.
Details of the Operation
According to security sources, the Badrang raid was carried out on precise intelligence about militant movement in the area. Three terrorists were killed during the exchange, and forces recovered a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition from the site.
Officials say the operation forms part of a broader, sustained push across Balochistan aimed at degrading militant networks and disrupting their supply lines. Security sources described the losses as a meaningful setback for the group’s activity in the district.
No casualties among security personnel were reported in connection with this particular operation.
Official Statement
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the personnel involved, calling their work a step toward restoring order in the province. He said security forces remained determined to establish peace in Balochistan and commended their professional conduct during the raid.
Regional Impact
Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa together account for the overwhelming majority of violence-related fatalities recorded in Pakistan in recent reporting periods, underlining how central these two provinces remain to the country’s internal security picture. Repeated IBOs like the one in Awaran are presented by officials as evidence that sustained pressure is degrading militant capacity, even as attacks and reprisals continue to surface across the province.
For residents of Awaran and neighboring districts, operations of this kind carry both reassurance and disruption — security sweeps often coincide with movement restrictions and heightened military presence in affected areas.
Conclusion
Security officials have reiterated that operations against militant networks in Balochistan will continue as part of the wider Radd-ul-Fitna 3 campaign. Further intelligence-based raids are expected in the coming days as forces work to sustain pressure on remaining militant cells in the province.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest news on the recent attacks in Balochistan?
The most recent development is a security forces operation in the Badrang area of Awaran district, where three terrorists were killed on Thursday. This follows a similar raid days earlier in Mastung district, where security forces killed three militants, including a local commander. Both operations were carried out under the Radd-ul-Fitna 3 counterterrorism campaign, and officials say further operations are ongoing across the province.
What is the current security situation in Balochistan, Pakistan?
Balochistan continues to see periodic militant activity alongside sustained counterterrorism operations by Pakistani security forces. Recent data shows Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa together account for the large majority of violence-related fatalities recorded nationally, reflecting how active the security situation remains in these provinces. Authorities describe the current phase as an intensified, intelligence-driven campaign against militant networks rather than a static conflict.
Is there any fight between Balochistan and Pakistan?
Balochistan is a province of Pakistan, not a separate state, so there is no formal conflict “between” the two. What exists is an internal security challenge involving militant and separatist groups operating within the province, which Pakistani security forces are actively working to counter through operations like the one in Awaran. Tensions in the province stem from a mix of security, political, and economic grievances that have persisted for years.
