Pakistan says troops killed 10 militants and a car bomb killed 3 civilians in southwest province
Summary
Pakistani security forces fought with militants in the southwestern province of Balochistan, killing 10 fighters. A car bomb exploded early, killing three civilians and eight militants who were preparing the bomb.Key Facts
- Fighting happened in Balochistan, a large but sparsely populated province of Pakistan.
- Pakistani forces targeted groups called “Fitna Al Hindustan,” linked by Pakistan to Baloch separatists.
- Pakistan blames India for supporting these militants; India denies this claim.
- The explosion occurred in the district of Surab within Balochistan.
- Two Pakistani soldiers were injured during the clashes.
- The Baloch Liberation Army, banned in Pakistan, leads a separatist insurgency in the region.
- The BLA often attacks security forces and Chinese projects in Balochistan.
- The area also faces attacks from the Pakistani Taliban, who are connected to the Afghan Taliban but are a separate group.
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