3 terrorists killed, 2 civilians dead as attack on Mastung post repulsed: state media

State broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday that security forces killed three terrorists and repelled an attack on Kandawa Post in Mastung district, Balochistan, after terrorists from Fitna al-Hindustan used an explosives-laden vehicle. The attack resulted in two civilian deaths and at least 13 injuries, including three Frontier Corps personnel. The explosion also damaged nearby houses and a mosque. The police emphasized that the attack shows the terrorists have no support from the local population and that security operations will continue to protect the people and their property.

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On November 12, 2026, security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province repelled an attack on Kandawa Post on the N-25 highway in Mastung district. The attack, carried out by Fitna al-Hindustan, a terrorist group allegedly backed by India, involved an explosives-laden vehicle. In the ensuing operation, three terrorists were killed. However, the incident resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to at least 13 others, along with three Frontier Corps personnel. The explosion also damaged nearby houses and a mosque. The state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported these events, citing Balochistan Police. The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring peace and security in Balochistan, emphasizing continued operations against such terrorist elements.

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Pakistan witnessed a significant improvement in several key security indicators during October, with terrorist attacks declining by 37 per cent compared with September

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Security forces killed three terrorists on the N-25 highway in Balochistan’s Mastung district while repulsing an attack on Kandawa Post, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, citing police. asserted

Pakistan → kill → police

According to a spokesperson for Balochistan Police, terrorists belonging to Fitna al Hindustan attempted a “cowardly attack at Kandawa Post on National Highway N-25 using an explosives-laden vehicle”. uncertain

terrorists → accord → vehicle

The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. asserted

state → designate → Pakistan

Security forces repulsed the attack through timely and effective action, the police statement said. asserted

statement → repulse → action

However, two civilians lost their lives in the incident, while at least 13 others were injured, according to a list of names in the police statement. uncertain

others → lose → statement

Three Frontier Corps personnel were also injured in the incident, the statement added. asserted

statement → injure → incident

“The explosion caused damage to nearby houses and a mosque.” asserted

explosion → cause → houses

In the ensuing retaliatory operation, three terrorists were killed, the police said. asserted

police → ensue → operation

The injured people were taken to medical centres for treatment. asserted

people → take → treatment

“The attack demonstrates that these terrorists have no connection with the people of Balochistan,” the police stressed. asserted

police → demonstrate → Balochistan

it → seek → circumstances

Balochistan has witnessed an increase in terrorist activities in recent years, prompting security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations. asserted

Balochistan → witness → operations

Earlier this month, a soldier was martyred and 17 terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Kharan districts, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. asserted

Relations → martyr → districts

In early October, security forces killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan in Mastung, Pakistan TV reported. asserted

TV → kill → Mastung

Pakistan witnessed a significant improvement in several key security indicators during October, with terrorist attacks declining by 37 per cent compared with September, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). uncertain

Pakistan → witness → Studies

Balochistan recorded one of the most significant improvements, with terrorist attacks declining by 46pc, from 132 in September to 71 in October. asserted

attacks → record → October

3 terrorists killed, 2 civilians dead as attack on Mastung post repulsed: state media

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