In brief
Pakistani security forces said they killed 27 militants during a two‑phase operation in Mastung district, southwestern Balochistan, including a local militant commander. The operation also yielded a large cache of weapons and improvised explosive devices. The incident was reported by Xinhua news agency.
Xinhua reported that Pakistani security forces confirmed the elimination of 27 militants during an intelligence‑driven operation in Mastung district, southwestern Balochistan, on Sunday.
The operation was carried out in two phases in Karam Valley, with 15 militants killed in the first phase and an additional 12 in the second, according to the security sources cited by Xinhua.
Security forces also said that a local militant commander was killed along with his associates during the operation.
During the raid, security forces recovered a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices from the militants’ hideouts, the agency added.
The belligerent’s claims remain unverified, though Xinhua’s report is the most recent coverage of the incident.
