Pakistan's security forces killed eight militants in the Kolpur area of Balochistan during an intelligence-based operation, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued on 14 November 2026. The ISPR Balochistan operation also cost two soldiers their lives, which the military describes as martyrdom. The ISPR is the media wing of Pakistan's armed forces, and it said the attacks would not weaken the resolve of security forces.
What the security forces did
According to the ISPR, security forces have been carrying out multiple intelligence-based operations since 13 November 2026 in Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki. The activities include area clearance, security patrols and efforts to protect the Quetta–Taftan National Highway (N-40) for local traffic. During an operation in Kolpur on the night of 13-14 November, eight militants of the group were killed, and one of them was a suicide bomber.
The military said security forces also recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition. It described the group as Fitna al Hindustan (FAH) and said it is backed by India and other hostile intelligence agencies. These claims come from the military and have not been independently verified.
Attack on a military patrol
The ISPR said militants targeted military vehicles on patrol on 14 November 2026 using armed quadcopters, which are small remotely controlled aircraft. Major Omer Minhas Nasir, from Chakwal district, and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, from Kotli Sattian, were martyred in the attack.
The military warned that the group is trying to use drones and other technical means, including improvised explosive devices (IEDs), against civilians and security forces. It said intelligence-based and clearance operations would continue until the threat had been eliminated. The ISPR linked the campaign to the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' vision, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, which sets out Pakistan's counter-terrorism policy.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- 13 November 2026: The ISPR said multiple intelligence-based operations began in Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki.
- Night of 13-14 November 2026: Eight militants were killed in Kolpur, including a suicide bomber, and a large cache of weapons was recovered.
- 14 November 2026: Militants targeted military vehicles on patrol with armed quadcopters, and two soldiers were martyred.
- 14 November 2026: The ISPR issued a statement saying operations would continue until the threat is eliminated.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Balochistan ke Kolpur, Kardagap aur Nushki ilaqon mein fauj ke intelligence-based operations 13 November 2026 se jari hain. ISPR ke mutabiq Kolpur mein 8 militants mare gaye aur ek patrol par hamle mein 2 fauji shaheed hue. Fauj ka kehna hai ke operations tab tak chalenge jab tak khatra khatam nahi hota. Is ilaqe mein security operations abhi jari hain.
