Pakistan Reports Killing of 75 Militants in Balochistan Operations

Security officials in Pakistan announced the deaths of no fewer than 75 militants over the past five days during operations conducted by security forces in the Balochistan region.

According to Afghanistan International, the joint security operation commenced after a "terrorist attack" targeted a police center in the Manghi area of Balochistan.

Pakistani media reported on Friday, citing security officials, that the combined efforts of the army, border guards, and Balochistan police against militants began on July 5 and continue in the mountainous areas.

Details of the Security Operations

Reports indicate that at least 26 militants were killed during the operations on Monday and Tuesday in Balochistan.

Security forces stated that an additional 13 militants were killed within the past 24 hours as part of the "Shaban" operation.

Security sources added that the operations are ongoing in rugged mountainous terrain, with security forces tightening the siege around militants and conducting multiple ground and air assaults.

Militant Attacks and Security Responses

Earlier, the Pakistani army reported that since July 4, militants have killed 42 individuals, mostly security personnel, in three coordinated attacks across the region.

One of these attacks targeted a police center in Manghi, resulting in the deaths of nine security members and prompting intensified security operations against militants.

Meanwhile, security sources stated that on Friday morning, a "terrorist attack" on a police center in Khuzdar was foiled, with security forces repelling the assault and killing at least eight militants.

Officials also reported that at least six additional militants were killed on Friday in airstrikes carried out by military helicopters in the mountainous areas of Balochistan.