Pakistan’s interior ministry confirmed on Sunday that security forces killed 15 suspected militants during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan province, a region known for separatist insurgency. The operation took place in southwestern Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and Iran. The ministry did not specify the exact location or the number of operations conducted.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least populous province, has long been a hotspot for separatist movements led by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The recent operation is part of ongoing efforts by Pakistani authorities to reduce militancy in the resource-rich region. The BLA has been accused of carrying out attacks against government and civilian targets.
The ministry did not provide further details on the tactics used or the extent of the operation. However, the killing of 15 militants marks another step in the government’s campaign against armed groups in the area. No immediate claims of responsibility were made by any militant faction. (arabnews.pk)
