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Terror Attack Kills 9 Police in Balochistan

9 police killed, 5 missing in Ziarat district attack. Terrorists targeted a police post.

Farida Sheikh
Farida Sheikh
International Affairs Writer · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 01:08 pm
Terror Attack Kills 9 Police in Balochistan

A terrorist attack on a police post in Balochistan's Ziarat district on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least nine policemen, including two station house officers. The attack occurred in the Mangi Dam area, and authorities have confirmed it as a terrorist incident.

The whereabouts of five policemen are still unknown, and additional personnel have been dispatched to the area to conduct a recovery operation. Shahid Rind, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Balochistan, stated that the clearance operation against the terrorists has been completed.

According to Rind, the security forces' operation was successful, and 15 terrorists were killed. The terrorists, identified as members of Fitna al-Khawarij, a term used to describe the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, had attacked the police post in the Kuch Mangi Phase-III area of Ziarat district.

The attack is the latest in a series of incidents in the province, which recorded 49 attacks in June, compared to 71 in May. The province has seen an increase in terrorist activities, and the government has responded with force.

The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Balochistan, and the government has vowed to take action against the terrorists. The operation to recover the missing police officials is ongoing, and the authorities are working to ensure the safety of the personnel.

In a related development, six mining workers were abducted at gunpoint from a site in Balochistan, and a search operation is underway to rescue them. The incident highlights the fragile security situation in the province and the need for increased measures to protect the citizens.

The government has assured that it will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the people and to combat terrorism in the region. The incident has been widely condemned, and the authorities are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The situation in Balochistan remains volatile, and the government is working to restore peace and stability in the region. The attack on the police post is a reminder of the challenges faced by the security forces in the province, and the need for continued efforts to combat terrorism.

In conclusion, the terrorist attack on the police post in Ziarat district has resulted in the loss of lives and has raised concerns about the security situation in Balochistan. The government has vowed to take action against the terrorists and to ensure the safety of the citizens. The operation to recover the missing police officials is ongoing, and the authorities are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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