Security forces have killed four terrorists belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), reportedly associated with the Achu faction, during a routine checkpoint and snap-checking operation in the Iskalkoo area of Kalat on October 18, 2026.
According to details from an intercepted 103-second telephone conversation between two members of the militant group, the militants were engaged by security forces at the checkpoint. During the conversation, three of the four individuals killed were identified by their associates as Noora, Ehsan and Zeemal.
The intercepted communication also indicated that security forces took possession of the bodies following the encounter. The details emerged from the intercepted conversation regarding the incident in Kalat.
It is worth mentioning here that security forces killed 10 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Barkhan district of Balochistan on October 10. The operation was carried out in the Rara Sham area after security forces received intelligence about the presence of terrorists.
Acting on the information, personnel launched an operation against their suspected hideout. During the operation, security forces killed 10 terrorists and recovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from their possession.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts to stop terrorist activities in Balochistan.
Security forces continue to take action against suspected terrorist groups to prevent attacks and protect the public.
Intelligence-based operations help security forces locate suspected terrorists and recover weapons that could be used in attacks.
Authorities also stressed the need to target networks and individuals supporting terrorist activities to maintain peace and security across the province. Earlier, two terrorists of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed during a security operation after they set fire to an empty water bowser in the Nokcha area of Chagai District in Balochistan province and attempted to flee the scene.