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Three terrorists killed in Balochistan as Operation Shaban continues
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Three terrorists killed in Balochistan as Operation Shaban continues

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Ongoing story
  • Security forces killed three more terrorists in Balochistan as part of Operation Shaban.
  • The operation has resulted in the elimination of 91 terrorists, with 129 killed in total since July 5.
  • The operation aims to eradicate all terrorists in the province following a deadly attack on a police post.

Security forces have intensified their counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing three more militants during the ongoing Operation Shaban. State-run Radio Pakistan reported the latest casualties, bringing the total number of terrorists eliminated in this specific operation to 91.

Since July 5, a total of 129 terrorists have been killed in Balochistan through Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations. Security sources have indicated that the operation will persist until the last terrorist is neutralized in the province.

The intensified operation was launched in response to a significant attack on a police post in the Mangi dam area, which resulted in the martyrdom of 27 police personnel. Nine officers died at the scene, while 18 others were taken hostage and subsequently killed by the terrorists.

Joint forces, including troops from the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and police, are participating in the operation. Balochistan has long contended with terrorism, experiencing a substantial number of security incidents monthly.

Operation Shaban will continue in Balochistan until the last terrorist is eliminated.

โ€” Security sourcesRadio Pakistan reported on the ongoing security operation and its objectives.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.