Five more terrorists killed in Shaban operation
Pakistani security forces killed five more terrorists in the Shaban area, bringing the total death toll to 114 since an operation began on July 5. The operation follows a deadly attack on police officers and involves the recovery of weapons allegedly left behind in Afghanistan.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict in Balochistan and the recovery of advanced weaponry highlight significant regional security instability.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source QUETTA: Security forces killed five more terrorists on Monday during an ongoing large-scale operation in the Shaban area, bringing the total number of terrorists killed to 114 since the operation began on July 5.
The ongoing sweep was launched in retaliation for a deadly attack on a police post at the Mangi Dam pumping station in Ziarat. During that assault, armed attackers kidnapped and killed 27 police officers.
Troops from the army, Frontier Corps, police and the Anti-Terrorism Force are participating in the joint operation.
While navigating the difficult mountainous terrain, forces seized a massive cache of arms and ammunition. Security officials said the recovered arsenal included advanced US weapons left behind in Afghanistan following the American military withdrawal.
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