75 militants killed in Balochistan since July 5, says CM Bugti

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Since July 5, 75 militants have been killed in Balochistan in various intelligence-driven operations, according to Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Operation Shaban, involving joint ground and air efforts by Pakistan Army and local forces, eliminated 39 terrorists and foiled a terrorist attack in the region.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Friday stated that a total of 75 terrorists had been killed since July 5 in various intelligence-based operations. In a post on social media platform X, CM Bugti said: “Operation Shaban is progressing successfully following the terrorist attack on Mangi Dam Police Station.” “As a result of joint ground and air operations by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police in rugged mountainous areas, 39 terrorists have been eliminated in Operation Shaban, while a total of 75 terrorists have been killed in various intelligence-based operations ongoing since July 5,” he said. He added that a terrorist attack on Zehri Police Station in the Kachhar area of Balochistan had also been foiled. “The writ of the state will be maintained in Balochistan at any cost; terrorists cannot escape their fate,” he declared. More to follow