Five Suspected Baloch Separatist Militants Killed in Washuk Operation, Pakistan Military Says

October 15, 2026 | Asim Kurd Gelo | WAR MONITOR

WASHUK, Balochistan — Pakistani security forces killed five suspected Baloch separatist militants during an intelligence-based operation in Washuk district on the night of October 12–13, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, ISPR said security personnel targeted a suspected militant hideout following intelligence reports about the presence of members of a Baloch separatist organisation.

The military said five militants were killed and weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the location.

ISPR added that further security operations were underway in the area as part of Pakistan’s ongoing Azm-e-Istehkam counterterrorism campaign.

The military also alleged foreign support for militant activity in Pakistan but provided no supporting evidence in the statement.

The identities and organisational affiliations of those killed have not been independently established. Independent verification is pending.

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