Security forces killed 11 terrorists after they ambushed the convoy of Assistant Commissioner Harnai near Ziarat Cross on the Ziarat-Harnai Road in Pishin district, according to reports.
The incident occurred on September 3, 2026, when the convoy of the Assistant Commissioner Harnai, travelling under the security cover of FC Balochistan, came under a coordinated ambush by BLA terrorists near Ziarat Cross.
The security forces responded immediately after the attack, engaging the terrorists in an intense exchange of fire. During the operation that followed the ambush, 11 terrorists were killed, according to reports.
Reinforcements were subsequently moved to the area, while security forces launched clearance and search operations to secure the location and trace terrorists who may have escaped following the engagement.
The incident comes amid continuing terrorists activity in northern Balochistan, where security personnel, government officials and government installations have increasingly faced attacks.
BLA separately claimed responsibility for attacks.
According to claims attributed to BLA, 16 security personnel were martyred and two vehicles destroyed during the Ziarat Cross attack.
The BLA also claimed that two security vehicles, including a truck, were destroyed during the attack at Ziarat Cross. The reported destruction and desecration of bodies, raise serious concerns under both humanitarian norms and religious principles governing the treatment of the dead. International humanitarian law requires respect for the dead and prohibits outrages upon personal dignity, while Islamic teachings likewise place strong emphasis on the dignity and respectful treatment of human remains.
Any deliberate humiliation or mistreatment of those killed in conflict would therefore represent a grave violation of these basic humanitarian and religious values.
Following the retaliatory engagement, security forces continued clearance and search operations around Ziarat Cross to locate any remaining terrorists and secure the surrounding routes.
Following the exchange of fire, security forces continued clearance and search operations in the surrounding area. The operations are aimed at locating any remaining terrorists and securing the route and nearby localities.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenge along the roads connecting Pishin, Ziarat and Harnai, where security forces and government personnel remain vulnerable to ambushes and terrorists attacks.
