CTD Reports 10 Suspected Militants Killed in Barkhan Intelligence Operation
QUETTA, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Balochistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has reported that 10 suspected militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Barkhan district on Saturday, October 10, while two CTD personnel sustained injuries.
The operation was carried out in the Rahrah Rashim area following intelligence about the suspected presence of armed militants, security officials said.
Authorities also reported recovering weapons, ammunition and explosive material during the operation.
Intelligence-Based Operation Conducted in Barkhan
Security officials said CTD personnel launched the operation after receiving information about suspected militant activity in the area.
According to the official account, 10 individuals described by authorities as members of the group they call Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during the operation.
The identities of those killed and their alleged organisational affiliations have not yet been independently verified.
Officials have not released a detailed account of the sequence of events, including the duration of the operation or the circumstances in which the suspects were killed.
Two CTD Personnel Injured
Two CTD personnel were injured during the operation, according to the initial report.
Further information about the nature of their injuries, their medical condition and the hospitals where they may have received treatment was not immediately available.
Authorities did not provide additional details about whether other personnel or civilians were affected.
Weapons and Explosives Reportedly Recovered
Security sources said CTD teams recovered a substantial quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive material from the operation site.
The authorities have not yet released a complete inventory of the recovered items.
No independently authenticated photographs, forensic findings or detailed seizure documents were available in the initial reporting.
Balochistan Official Praises Security Personnel
Balochistan Home Department Adviser Babar Yousafzai praised the police, CTD and other security institutions for their efforts against militant violence.
He expressed support for security personnel and said counter-terrorism efforts would continue against armed groups operating in the province.
The adviser’s remarks reflected the provincial government’s position on the operation.
Security Challenges Continue in Balochistan
Balochistan has experienced longstanding security challenges involving armed militant groups and attacks on security personnel, government installations and civilians.
Police and counter-terrorism units conduct intelligence-led operations in different districts as part of efforts to prevent attacks and maintain public safety.
The Barkhan operation represents the latest reported security action in the province.
Further Details Awaited
Authorities have yet to provide the identities of the deceased, details of any arrests or a comprehensive account of the operation.
Additional confirmation from CTD Balochistan or other official investigative records would help establish the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths and weapons recovery.
The confirmed scope of the initial reporting is that CTD authorities claim 10 suspected militants were killed, two personnel were injured and weapons and explosives were recovered during an operation in Barkhan.
