Militiamen Kill Eight Suspected Terrorists in Dera Bugti Clash
Published 1w ago · Updated 1d ago
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A militia clash left eight suspected terrorists dead in Dera Bugti alongside separate targeted violence in Khuzdar.
What's new · 2d agoThe focus has shifted from military-led counter-terrorism operations across the wider province to a specific militia clash in Dera Bugti and targeted political violence in Khuzdar.
Eight suspected terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with a pro-government tribal militia in Balochistan's Dera Bugti district after armed men attacked a local leader's residence and a gas company camp. A member of the peace force was killed and three others were injured during the hours-long gunfight, while seven suspects were subsequently arrested. In separate violence in Khuzdar district, a tribal leader was shot dead by motorcyclists and shots were fired at the home of a prominent politician.
- The clash erupted after armed individuals attacked the residence of the Dera Bugti District Council Chairman and a nearby gas company camp.
- A member of the Bugti Peace Force named Fazal Khan sustained fatal injuries during the exchange of fire.
- Tribal leader Sardar Ghulam Nabi Siyahpad was shot and killed outside his home in the Naal area of Khuzdar.
- Unidentified attackers also fired upon the residence of National Party central leader Sardar Muhammad Aslam Bizenjo, injuring a security guard.
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Why it matters
Balochistan has experienced persistent security challenges involving armed insurgent groups and tribal conflicts, prompting heavy deployment of security forces and local militias around vital infrastructure.
What outlets agree on
A clash between armed attackers and a tribal peace force in Dera Bugti resulted in multiple fatalities, including a militia member, alongside separate deadly attacks on individuals in Khuzdar.
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