The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh carried out a major operation in Karachi on Tuesday, killing four most-wanted terrorists, including a key commander of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), while foiling a major terrorist attack in Shahr-e-Quaid.

The operation took place in Shah Latif Town, Malir, following intelligence from terrorists arrested on February 17.

A fierce gunfight ensued, resulting in the deaths of four militants. Three have been identified; the fourth remains unknown.

Authorities identified one of the slain as Sohail Baloch alias Garak, a notorious BLA commander previously associated with Fitna-ul-Hindustan and the Baloch Liberation Front.

He was involved in planning multiple terrorist operations and providing weapons and logistical support to militants.

Sohail Baloch was allegedly responsible for the target killing of the Deputy Commissioner of Panjgur and implicated in the deaths of over 50 security personnel and civilians.

He reportedly coordinated with terrorist leaders Rehman Gul, Mullah Amin, and Dr. Makhu, and dispatched five suicide bombers in the Jaffar Express attack. He was also involved in lootings through roadblocks.

Officials said the elimination of Sohail Baloch is a significant blow to the terrorist network and that the operation prevented a major attack in Karachi.