RAWALPINDI/QUETTA, JUL 11 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, and police are continuing their joint counter-terrorism offensive, codenamed “Operation Shaban,” across the troubled province, security sources confirmed on Saturday.

According to official sources, security forces are conducting effective clearance operations against terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khwarij (terrorist group) in various districts of Balochistan. In the latest round of engagements, security personnel killed five more Khwarij terrorists, raising the overall death toll in Operation Shaban to 57 since its initiation.

Security officials further revealed that since July 5, a combined total of 95 Khwarij terrorists have been eliminated in Balochistan through Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out simultaneously across the province.

“The operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated,” a senior security official stated, reiterating the resolve to purge Balochistan of militant elements.

Authorities have urged the local population to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity. Further details on the ongoing operations are expected as clearance efforts proceed.=DNA