ISLAMABAD — Security forces killed three terrorists on the N-25 highway in Balochistan’s Mastung district while repelling an attack on Kandawa Post, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, citing 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”.
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. Security forces repulsed the attack through timely and effective action, the police statement said. 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.
Three Frontier Corps personnel were also injured in the incident, the statement added. “The explosion caused damage to nearby houses and a mosque.” In the ensuing retaliatory operation, three terrorists were killed, the police said. The injured people were taken to medical centres for treatment.