Event Brief
Pakistan frees 23 hostages after killing 5 militants
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Pakistani security forces killed five militants in a shootout and freed 23 hostages in the country’s restive southwest, the military said Sunday. The militants had set up an illegal checkpoint near Kalat in Balochistan overnight into Saturday, stopping vehicles to abduct people for ransom and seize vehicles.
WHO: Pakistani security forces; military
WHAT: Security forces killed five militants and freed 23 hostages after a shootout linked to an illegal checkpoint near Kalat.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026
WHERE: Kalat, Balochistan, Pakistan
WHY: The militants established an illegal checkpoint to stop vehicles, abduct people for ransom, extort money, and seize vehicles.
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