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23 hostages rescued, five terrorists killed: Security forces foil bid to disrupt Kalat highway

Pakistan Published 21 September 2026, 04:53 · archived 21 Sep 2026

QUETTA: Security forces have foiled an attempt by terrorists to disrupt public movement on the N-25 highway near Kalat, killing five militants and safely recovering 23 hostages, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, the terrorists had established a checkpoint on the highway to abduct people, extort money and seize vehicles. Security forces responded promptly and killed five terrorists during the operation, while a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from the militants’ hideout. Six trucks, three buses and tw...

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