Balochistan: 145 Militants Killed, 17 Security Personnel Dead in Counter-Operations

• Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants in Balochistan during two-day counter-operations.
• The operations were launched in response to coordinated militant attacks across multiple locations in the province.
• 17 law enforcement personnel and 31 civilians were killed in the militant attacks, according to Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti.
• Militants, disguised as civilians, targeted hospitals, schools, banks, and markets, using civilians as human shields.
• The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks at 48 locations, disputing the military's account.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's security forces neutralized 145 militants in Balochistan, but lost 17 personnel and 31 civilians.