Bodies of 21 Martyred Police Officers from Ziarat Shifted to Quetta
At a glance
- A joint clearance operation by security forces in Balochistan's Ziarat district has resulted in the martyrdom of nine police personnel and the killing of 15 terrorists.
- The operation, conducted in the Kuch Mangi Phase-III area, followed a terrorist attack on police.
- Balochistan Chief Minister’s spokesperson, Shahid Rind, confirmed that the operation was a joint effort by the Frontier Corps (FC), Balochistan Police, the…
Story so far: A joint clearance operation by security forces in Balochistan's Ziarat district has resulted in the martyrdom of nine police personnel and the killing of 15 terrorists. The operation, conducted in the Kuch Mangi Phase-III area, followed a terrorist attack on police.
Latest development: The bodies of 21 martyred police officers from Ziarat's Mangi area have been shifted to Quetta. Sources: ARY News
A joint clearance operation by security forces in Balochistan’s Ziarat district has resulted in the martyrdom of nine police personnel and the killing of 15 terrorists. The operation, conducted in the Kuch Mangi Phase-III area, followed a terrorist attack on police.
Balochistan Chief Minister’s spokesperson, Shahid Rind, confirmed that the operation was a joint effort by the Frontier Corps (FC), Balochistan Police, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the Special Operations Wing, and the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF). Its objectives included clearing the area of terrorists and locating police personnel who went missing after the initial attack.
Among those martyred were the station house officers (SHOs) of Mangi and Kawas police stations, and ATF in-charge Head Constable Saifullah. Their bodies have been moved to the District Headquarters Hospital in Ziarat for legal formalities.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ghulam Sarwar and eight other police personnel, along with Constable Rizwan, who were missing after the attack, safely reached Kach Police Station after navigating difficult mountainous terrain.
Mr. Rind reiterated the Balochistan government’s commitment to continuing anti-terror operations until militancy is completely eradicated from the province. Heavy exchanges of fire between terrorists and police had been ongoing in the Mangi area since Sunday night before security forces concluded the operation.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
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The bodies of 21 martyred police officers from Ziarat’s Mangi area have been shifted to Quetta.
Sources: ARY News
The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) revealed key details regarding the Ziarat terror attack during a press briefing on 2026-07-08. The DG ISPR confirmed that 15 terrorists were killed in the operation conducted in the Ziarat/Mangi Dam area. Some reports referred to the killed terrorists as “Khwarij.”
Available reports indicate that 11 personnel were martyred during the major security operation in Balochistan.
Sources: BOL News
A high-level inquiry committee has been formed following the Mangi incident in Balochistan. This development comes after a joint clearance operation by security forces in Ziarat district resulted in the martyrdom of nine police personnel and the killing of 15 terrorists. The operation, conducted in the Kuch Mangi Phase-III area, followed a terrorist attack on police, and the Ziarat Superintendent of Police (SP) has since been suspended.
Sources: ARY News
The Ziarat Superintendent of Police (SP) has been suspended following a terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam police post. This development comes after at least nine police officials were martyred in the attack, with 15 alleged terrorists killed in a subsequent clearance operation.
Separately, the provincial government has constituted a four-member inquiry committee to probe the incident. The committee is tasked with establishing the complete sequence of events leading to, during, and after the attack. It will also ascertain facts and circumstances, evaluate the deployment, preparedness, response, command, control, and coordination of all concerned law enforcement and security agencies.
The inquiry will investigate any potential negligence, dereliction of duty, operational lapse, failure of command and control, lack of coordination, or cowardice by law enforcement officials. Furthermore, the committee will assess the adequacy and implementation of current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and security arrangements for the protection of the installation. It is mandated to fix responsibility where warranted and recommend disciplinary, administrative, or legal actions. The committee is expected to submit its report within 15 days, also recommending measures for strengthening security at Mangi Dam and other critical infrastructure across the province.
Sources: Dawn News
Following the Ziarat tragedy, a Karachi operation has led to arrests. The Ziarat operation previously resulted in the martyrdom of nine police personnel and the killing of 15 terrorists.
The Superintendent of Police (SP) Ziarat was removed from their post on 2026-07-08, following the terror attack at Mangai Dam.
Sources: Dunya News
Eleven police personnel have been recovered following the terror incident at Mangai Dam in Ziarat.
Sources: Dunya News 24 News HD
The recent surge in terrorist violence in Balochistan highlights a renewed threat confronting Pakistan. Following the martyrdom of nine police personnel in Ziarat, two alleged Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) operatives were arrested in Karachi on Tuesday. This development was preceded by deadly violence near Quetta a day earlier.
These incidents indicate that terrorist groups maintain the capability and intent to challenge the state. Concerns are rising that militancy is no longer confined to remote districts, with urban centers like Karachi potentially becoming targets. The state’s counterterrorism strategy requires anticipating a broader geographical spread of violence and enhanced intelligence coordination.
Sources: Dawn News
The major operation conducted by security forces in Ziarat, Balochistan, has been completed.
Sources: Such News
The Chief Minister of Balochistan traveled to Ziarat by road in a non-bulletproof vehicle to review the security situation following the attack.
The Prime Minister has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted a police checkpost in Ziarat.
Security forces responded to the incident and have since completed a counterterrorism operation in the area. The details surrounding the attack and the subsequent operation remain under investigation.
Sources: 24 News HD Dunya News Capital TV
Terrorists launched an attack on a police checkpost. Heavy firing was reported during the incident. Security forces responded to the situation.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
Sources: Capital TV Such News
Pakistan Security Forces neutralized 15 extremists in Ziarat on July 7, 2026. The clearance operation in Ziarat has since been completed.
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