{"id":24258,"date":"2026-07-08T18:35:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24258"},"modified":"2026-07-08T18:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:35:23","slug":"19-militants-killed-in-balochistan-operation-11-security-personnel-killed-security-sources-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24258","title":{"rendered":"19 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation; 11 Security Personnel Killed, Security Sources Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Security forces killed <strong>19 militants<\/strong> during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, while <strong>11 security personnel were killed<\/strong> in the exchange of fire, according to security sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sources said the operation targeted militants on the <strong>N-25 highway<\/strong> between <strong>Jhao Cross<\/strong> and <strong>Kararo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the officials, the operation was launched after intelligence indicated the presence of armed militants in the area. During the ensuing exchange of fire, <strong>19 militants were killed<\/strong>, while several others were reportedly injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security sources said the operation also resulted in the deaths of <strong>11 members of the security forces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sources alleged that the militants had been engaged in <strong>extorting money from passengers and local residents<\/strong> along the highway at the time of the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities said security forces would continue efforts to safeguard the lives and property of the public and ensure the security of major roads across Balochistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security sources added that any attempt by militant groups to disrupt peace and stability in the province would be met with a strong response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No independent confirmation of the casualty figures or operational details was immediately available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 19 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, while 11 security personnel were killed in the exchange of fire, according to security sources. The sources said the operation targeted militants on the N-25 highway between Jhao Cross and Kararo. 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