QUETTA: Security forces have killed 33 militants in various operations across Baluchistan since September 21, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, the military’s media wing said five more militants were killed during Operation Shaban, bringing the total number of militants killed in the operation to 22. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from militant hideouts during the operation. The ISPR said clearance operations in the area of Operation Shaban would continue until the threat had been completely eliminated. Separately, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in Nushki, where security forces targeted a militant hideout and killed 11 terrorists following an intense exchange of fire. According to the ISPR, a total of 33 militants described by the military as Indian-sponsored Khawarij and terrorists have been killed in various security operations across Baluchistan since September 21. The military said security forces and law-enforcement agencies continue to conduct counterterrorism operations under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam to eliminate terrorist threats across the country.
