At least 21 terrorists were killed in clearance operations across Balochistan following a series of deadly attacks on civilians and security forces, the military reported on Monday.

The attacks, which occurred on Sunday night, led to the deaths of 14 security personnel, including ten soldiers and four law enforcement officers.

“Fourteen brave sons of the soil, including ten soldiers of the security forces and four law enforcement personnel, embraced shahadat after fighting gallantly,” stated the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The ISPR further mentioned that these attacks were orchestrated by “inimical and hostile forces” aiming to disrupt the peace and development of Balochistan. The attacks targeted innocent civilians, particularly in the Musakhel, Kalat, and Lasbela districts, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.

In Musakhel district, terrorists intercepted a bus in the Rara Sham area and targeted innocent citizens working in Balochistan to earn their livelihood. The militants forced the passengers off the vehicles and shot them after checking their identity cards, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ayub Achakzai.

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Twenty-three people, mostly from Punjab province, were killed in the Musakhel massacre. The assailants set fire to 35 vehicles before fleeing the scene.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement emailed to journalists, alleging it was behind numerous other attacks, including one on a major paramilitary base. However, this claim has not been independently verified.

Security forces and law enforcement agencies promptly responded to the Musakhel incident, launching clearance operations that resulted in the deaths of 21 terrorists.

“The evil design of the terrorists was successfully thwarted,” the ISPR stated. “Sanitisation operations are being conducted.”