The death toll includes militants killed in raids on Friday (January 30, 2026) and Saturday (January 31, 2026), as well as additional militants killed during ongoing clearance operations, the ​Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti, told a press ⁠conference in Quetta. The latest total is the highest number of militants killed in such a ​short span since the ⁠insurgency intensified, Mr. Bugti said, without providing comparative figures. Pakistan’s ‍military said on Saturday (January 31, 2026) the attacks were carried out by “Indian-sponsored militants”. The military said security forces had repelled attempts by militants to seize control of any city or strategic installation. Pakistan has faced periodic attacks by Islamist militants elsewhere in the country, including factions linked to the Pakistani Taliban.

Source: The Hindu February 01, 2026 14:53 UTC