The bodies of five suspected terrorists belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were recovered from the roadside near Dattu Mor in Mastung district, according to local sources.
The bodies were found approximately one kilometer from the Shaheed Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani Memorial Hospital. Earlier, three other bodies had reportedly been recovered from a drain along the highway in the same area.
It is worth noting that on September 4, 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mastung after identifying the movement of terrorists in the area. During the operation, security forces engaged the militants in an intense exchange of fire, resulting in the killing of six Indian-sponsored terrorists. Security sources said a cache of weapons, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) was also recovered and destroyed during the operation.
Local sources believe that the bodies recovered near Dattu Mor are among the terrorists killed during the September 4 operation. However, authorities have not yet issued an official statement confirming the identities of the deceased.
Following the discovery, local residents and security personnel reached the scene and shifted the bodies to the hospital for identification and legal formalities. Reports suggest the bodies were later moved and abandoned near the highway by unidentified individuals.
Police and relevant agencies have launched an investigation to establish the identities of the deceased and determine the circumstances under which the bodies were found.
The recovery comes amid ongoing counterterrorism operations targeting militant networks in Balochistan. Security officials have reiterated their commitment to eliminating terrorist threats and maintaining peace in the province.
Key Facts
- Five bodies recovered near Dattu Mor in Mastung.
- Security forces killed six Indian-sponsored terrorists during an operation on September 4.
- Weapons, ammunition, and IEDs were recovered and destroyed during the operation.
- Local sources believe the recovered bodies are linked to the militants killed in the operation.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
- Official confirmation of the identities of the deceased is awaited.
