Operation Shaban Toll 117 as Forces Kill More Militants

Operation Shaban toll 117 marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism in Balochistan. Security sources said on Monday that at least 117 militants have been killed since July 5, when the joint operation was launched across the province.

The Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan Police are running this mission together. Officials say troops will keep working until every last terrorist is removed from the region.

Five more fighters were killed earlier today during fresh raids. This pushed the overall count in Operation Shaban alone to 76, while total operations since July 5 now stand at 117.

Officials say many of these militants are getting support from India. Air and ground teams are working side by side to track down hideouts in the rugged mountain areas.

Weapons were also recovered after the latest clashes. Soldiers found M4 rifles, submachine guns, rocket launchers, and mobile phones from the militants who were killed.

This operation started after a deadly attack on the Mangi Dam police post in Ziarat. That single attack, along with two other recent strikes, took the lives of 42 people, including police officers and ordinary citizens.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the ISPR chief, gave more details last week. He said militants first attacked a checkpoint, but police fought back hard and killed fifteen attackers in the opening battle.

Sadly, nine police officers lost their lives during that early fight. Militants also captured some officers as hostages before backup forces could reach the area.

This wave of violence is part of a bigger problem. Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have grown sharply since the Afghan Taliban took power in 2021.

Pakistan responded by launching another mission called Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. This campaign targets militant hideouts just across the Afghan border and has already killed many fighters linked to the Taliban.

Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have not solved the problem yet. Officials say the Afghan Taliban government has been unwilling to act against terrorist groups hiding on its soil.

For now, Operation Shaban remains the main focus for security forces in Balochistan. Commanders say the goal is simple: clear every hideout and stop future attacks before they happen.

Local families in affected districts are hoping for lasting peace. Many have lived through repeated attacks and want the government to keep its promise of full security.

As the operation continues, more updates are expected in the coming days. Security sources say fresh details will be shared as soon as new actions take place on the ground.