On May 26, 2025, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan Police, in coordination with other security agencies, conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Tang Krier area of Barkhan district. The operation targeted suspected militants from the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
During the operation, as security forces cordoned off the area, armed individuals opened fire, leading to a gun battle that lasted over an hour. Three alleged BLA militants were killed in the exchange. However, several others managed to escape into the surrounding mountains under the cover of darkness. A search operation is currently underway to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Authorities recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the site, including submachine guns, pistols, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).Â