Pakistani forces say they killed 75 insurgents after attacks in Balochistan
Summary
Pakistani forces said they killed 75 fighters from a banned separatist group in Balochistan during several days of operations. The attacks followed an assault on police near a dam that caused many deaths, including police officers who were abducted and killed. The government blames groups with alleged support from foreign countries, but those countries deny it.Key Facts
- Pakistani security forces used helicopters and ground troops in Balochistan to target insurgents from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
- The operations started after a BLA attack on a police post near Mangi Dam, which provides water to Quetta and nearby areas.
- During the initial attack, 9 police officers and 15 attackers died.
- Insurgents kidnapped 18 police officers, who were later found blindfolded and shot dead.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Quetta and promised justice for the victims’ families.
- The government said it would pay about $39,000 to each family of the killed police officers.
- Pakistan accuses the BLA and the Pakistani Taliban of having safe bases in Afghanistan and receiving support from India; both Afghanistan and India deny these claims.
- Balochistan has a history of separatist fighting, with groups seeking more autonomy or independence, plus activity from the Pakistani Taliban.
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