Security forces thwart terrorists' bid to kidnap DC Tump’s protection squad

MAKRAN: Security forces foiled an attack on the protection squad of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tump in Tump district of Makran Division, security sources said on Friday.

According to security sources, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan targeted the vehicle of the Deputy Commissioner Tump in an attempt to abduct personnel of his protection squad.

Security forces responded promptly and effectively, thwarting the attack and foiling the abduction attempt, the sources said.

All personnel of DC Tump’s protection squad were rescued safely and in time, according to the security sources.

During the operation, the attackers fled the scene, leaving behind a vehicle and weapons, the sources said.

The sources further stated that several of the attackers were injured during the security forces’ timely response.

11 terrorists killed, 2.9 tonnes of explosives recovered in Kharan, Washuk: ISPR

Earlier, security forces killed 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Kharan and Washuk districts of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the military’s media wing, on September 6, 2026, terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan and disrupt local traffic.

Security forces promptly intercepted and engaged the terrorists, killing eight of them, the ISPR said.

In another engagement on September 7, security forces conducted a planned intelligence-based operation in Washuk district following reports of the presence of terrorists.

During the operation, troops effectively targeted a terrorist hideout. After an intense exchange of fire, three terrorists were killed, according to the ISPR.