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The Balochistan Liberation Army (Jeeyand) has released a video message featuring its female commander, Sheynaz Baloch.

According to security sources, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Panjpai and Nohsar areas of Quetta. Officials claimed that nine members of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed and multiple more injured in an exchange of fire. Four CTD personnel were killed and six others sustained injuries. Note: Casualty figures have not been independently verified.

#Update At least two police personnel were killed and seven others were injured during clashes with militants in Bannu. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding militant casualties. The clashes have concluded.

The Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) has claimed responsibility for the killing of journalist Dr. Safdar Rajput in Dadu District.

#Update Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released the footage of ambush on Peace Committee in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan. At least four peace members were killed in that ambush.

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#Update TTP militant circulating audio reports destruction of vehicles belonging to state forces including armoured and non armoured carriers. The militant claims they have surrounded and sieged state forces who have taken refuge in civilian homes. Further details are awaited. @Insurgent_Zone

According to TTP sources, an attack was carried out on operatives of a local peace committee in the Atal Sharif area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan. The sources claim that four committee operatives were killed and several others injured. Four Kalashnikovs, one M4 rifle, one laser gun, two rocket launchers, and four motorcycles were reportedly seized. The group alleged that the committee operates under the patronage of the military and that local residents are also discontent with its activities. A video of the attack is promised soon.

#Update According to confirmed Militant sources, Abdullah Saeed is alive and the news regarding his death is false.

According to militant sources, Abdullah Saeed was killed during clashes in Bannu; however, the official media of the IMP has not yet issued a statement.

#Update At least two personnel have been killed and four, including civilians, have been injured. Militant casualties have not been confirmed at this time.

#Update Audio from an alleged TTP militant clashing with state forces has surfaced. Militant claims that CTD, Aman Committee, Police and army personnel were confronted by their fighters as they advanced towards militant positions from 3 different directions. The militant claims they attacked 5 vehicles belonging to state backed forces and that they left 3 armoured carriers behind after fleeing. The militant claims they foiled the advancement in their location and that clashes are still ongoing in other areas with an additional 2-3 armoured vehicles burned. The militant claims that the dead bodies of state forces are scattered along with their cars and motorbikes and that this was a major set back for the state. @Insurgent_Zone

More visuals from Bannu.

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#Update Visuals showing allegedly a police vehicle on fire. According to Militant sources, army convoy has also came out of Bannu Cantt to assist the police. @Insurgent_Zone

#Update According to IMP, several police personnel have been detained and one police vehicle was also burned. Further details are awaited.

#Update 1 police personnel have been killed and 2 others have been injured in the clashes. Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) have confirmed the clashes. @Insurgent_Zone

According to local sources, clashes have been reported between the Police and the Aman Committee and militants in the Khani Kala Barakzai area of Bannu. Militant sources also confirmed the clashes, stating that police attempted to conduct an operation against militants in the area.

According to initial reports, armed individuals established checkpoints on the Balochistan–Sindh main route (N-25) in the Ornach area of Khuzdar district. During snap‑checking, a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel was reportedly abducted. Further details are awaited. @Insurgent_Zone

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Surkhab camp area of Pishin, during which at least four suspected militants affiliated with a banned outfit were killed. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the scene. Note: This claim has not been independently verified.