Eight Militants Killed In Quetta CTD Operation

Quetta (Web Desk): The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a targeted operation in Quetta, resulting in the death of eight suspected militants during a fierce exchange of gunfire.

According to a CTD spokesperson, the intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Darakhshan area of the city. As security personnel moved in, the suspects opened fire, leading to a heavy gun battle. Eight militants were killed on the spot.

Four terrorists killed in CTD Quetta operation

During the encounter, three CTD officials sustained injuries and were shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable.

Authorities also recovered weapons and ammunition from the scene. Initial reports suggest that the slain individuals were linked to a banned organization, though officials said investigations are ongoing to verify their identities and trace their network.

Earlier,

 During an operation in Quetta, a firefight with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) resulted in the killing of five terrorists.

According to a CTD spokesperson, authorities recovered five Kalashnikov rifles, seven hand grenades, and three motorcycles from the terrorists’ hideout. The bodies of the slain terrorists have been transferred to the civil hospital for identification.

The spokesperson added that the killed terrorists were involved in blocking the Quetta-Sibi highway and targeting security forces and civilians, prompting the action against them.

Balochistan Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the successful CTD operation, stating that the state will ensure law and order with full force and that operations against terrorism will continue uninterrupted until peace is fully restored.