Balochistan Operations: 145 Terrorists, 17 Security Personnel Killed in 40 Hours

• Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel were killed in coordinated counter-terrorism operations across Balochistan.
• The operations, described as the deadliest in a short span, took place over 40 hours in locations including Quetta, Sibi, Gwadar, Noshki, and Pasni.
• Pakistan Army reported 15 soldiers and 92 militants killed in operations launched after ethnic Baloch militant groups attacked multiple areas.
• Terrorists targeted security installations and civilians at 12 locations, with two women suicide bombers involved in attacks in Pasni and Quetta.
• Bugti stated that handlers in Afghanistan directed the terrorists and ruled out talks with groups like the Baloch Liberation Army, calling them non-political.

Why It Matters: Massive counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan resulted in significant casualties among terrorists and security forces.