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18 terrorists killed in VBIED blast and security operation in Balochistan

Eighteen militants were reported dead following a VBIED explosion and subsequent military action in Balochistan's Surab district.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), at least 18 terrorists were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district during a military operation on Wednesday. The report stated that eight terrorists died when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated while being prepared by the militants.

The military's media wing further detailed that an additional ten terrorists were killed during a clearance operation following the detonation. The militants involved were reportedly affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan.

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