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28 Nov 2020 | 05:09 PM UTC

Pakistan: Security forces carry out arrests during counter-terrorism operation in Khuzdar (Balochistan province) November 28

Security forces arrest three during a counter-terrorism operation in Khuzdar (Balochistan province) on November 28; further operations possible

Warning

Event

Security forces arrested three people on Saturday, November 28, during a counter-terrorism operation in Khuzdar (Balochistan province). Police reportedly seized an assault rifle and a quantity of explosives during the operation. The detainees are believed to be part of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

Further security operations are possible in Khuzdar and the surrounding area in the near term.

Advice

Those in Balochistan province are advised to remain vigilant for militant activity, report suspicious objects and behavior to the police, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.