Security forces kill 3 more terrorists as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan
Security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province have killed three more terrorists as part of the ongoing Operation Shaban. The operation, which aims to eliminate militant threats in the region, has resulted in 91 terrorist deaths since its inception.
Why it matters
The escalation of violence in Balochistan highlights significant regional instability and the ongoing security challenges facing the Pakistani government.
A paramilitary ranger frisks a motorcyclist at a checkpoint a day after attacks by terrorists on the outskirts of Quetta on August 27, 2024. —AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Security forces on Thursday killed three more terrorists in Balochistan as Operation Shaban continued in the province, state-run Radio Pakistan reported, citing security sources.
The latest casualties have taken the total tally of terrorists killed during the operation to 91.
State media further reported that 129 terrorists had been killed in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations in the province since July 5.
“Security sources say Operation Shaban will continue in Balochistan until the last terrorist is eliminated,” Radio Pakistan reported.
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