Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement personnel conducted two separate operations across Balochistan on 11 October 2026, resulting in the elimination of 38 terrorists in Zhob and Jiwani, Gwadar, according to the information provided regarding the operations.
The engagements, carried out under different operational circumstances, underscore the continuing efforts of Pakistan’s security and law enforcement institutions to counter terrorism, disrupt hostile networks and protect the country’s territorial integrity and internal security.
In Zhob, security forces engaged terrorists during Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, eliminating 10 members of Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK) in an engagement involving quadcopter technology and ground forces. The operation was conducted on the basis of credible intelligence, enabling security personnel to engage the terrorist presence in the area.
In a separate incident in Jiwani, Gwadar district, personnel of the Pakistan Coast Guards reportedly eliminated 28 terrorists associated with Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) during an anti-smuggling patrol. The personnel came under fire during the patrol and responded to the hostile engagement. The combined reported toll from the two separate operations stands at 38 terrorists eliminated in a single day.
In Zhob, security forces conducted an intelligence-led operation under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, targeting the presence of terrorists identified as members of Fitna al-Khawarij. The engagement involved the use of quadcopter technology alongside ground forces, resulting in the elimination of 10 terrorists, according to the operational information provided.
The operation highlights the importance of credible intelligence, operational preparedness and coordinated deployment of available capabilities in counterterrorism efforts. Intelligence-led engagements remain a key component of efforts to identify terrorist networks, disrupt their activities and prevent threats to local communities and security personnel. The reported outcome represents a significant development in the ongoing campaign against terrorist activity in the region.
In a separate engagement in Jiwani, Gwadar district, Pakistan Coast Guards personnel encountered hostile fire while conducting an anti-smuggling patrol. According to the information provided, the personnel responded to the attack, resulting in the elimination of 28 individuals identified as terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan. The operation took place in the context of efforts to counter smuggling and associated criminal activity in the coastal region.
The incident highlights the security challenges confronting personnel responsible for protecting Pakistan’s coastal areas, securing vulnerable routes and preventing illicit activities that can undermine law and order. The Pakistan Coast Guards play an important role in maritime and coastal security, including anti-smuggling enforcement. The reported engagement underscores the risks faced by personnel carrying out these responsibilities.
The two engagements reported on 11 October resulted in a combined total of 38 terrorists eliminated across Balochistan: 10 in Zhob during Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3 and 28 in Jiwani, Gwadar, during the Pakistan Coast Guards’ anti-smuggling patrol. Although the incidents occurred in different locations and under different operational circumstances, both involved security personnel responding to terrorist threats.
The reported outcomes reflect the continuing demands placed on Pakistan’s security institutions as they work to counter armed violence, disrupt hostile networks and maintain security across strategically important areas of Balochistan.
Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts remain focused on protecting citizens, safeguarding critical areas and preventing terrorist organisations from threatening peace and stability. Operations by security forces and law enforcement agencies form part of these broader efforts.
The incidents also highlight the importance of sustained vigilance, effective intelligence coordination and professional responses to emerging threats. Protecting communities and maintaining security require continued cooperation among relevant institutions and adherence to established operational procedures.
The reported engagements in Zhob and Jiwani demonstrate the challenging circumstances under which security personnel operate in the province. Their responsibilities extend across inland areas and strategically significant coastal regions, where counterterrorism and anti-smuggling activities are essential to maintaining security.
