Counter-terrorism operations in Pakistan's Balochistan province kill 145 terrorists

Source: Global Times
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新华社伊斯兰堡2月1日电(记者杨恺 唐斌辉)巴基斯坦俾路支省首席部长萨夫拉兹·布格蒂2月1日在新闻发布会上表示,过去40小时内,恐怖组织“俾路支解放武装”有145名恐怖分子在反恐行动中被击毙。

布格蒂强调,这是“巴基斯坦面临反恐战争以来”短时间内打死恐怖分子人数最多的一次,并称当局已扣押所有恐怖分子尸体。

布格蒂说,“俾路支解放武装”在该省发动的一系列恐怖袭击已造成31名平民死亡,17名执法人员在行动中殉职。

布格蒂透露,安全部门事先收到恐袭可能发生的情报,提前一天展开“先发制人”的行动,在舍班和本杰古尔地区打死约40名恐怖分子。

巴基斯坦三军新闻局1月31日发表声明说,恐怖分子当天在俾路支省奎达、默斯东、哈兰、瓜达尔和伯斯尼等地发动多起恐怖袭击,安全部队在反击中总计打死92名恐怖分子,其中包括3名自杀式炸弹袭击者。

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
145 terrorists killed
Activity
Counter-terrorism operations
Location
Balochistan, Pakistan
Unit
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Pakistani security forces
Time
February 1, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Pakistani security forces conducted counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan, killing 145 terrorists from the Balochistan Liberation Army over 40 hours. The operations were prompted by prior intelligence of potential attacks, resulting in significant casualties among both terrorists and civilians. The Chief Minister reported that this is the highest number of terrorists killed in a short period during Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts.

Key Facts
  • 145 terrorists killed in counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan.
  • 31 civilians killed and 17 law enforcement personnel died in terrorist attacks.
  • Security forces received prior intelligence about potential terrorist attacks.
  • Operations took place in Sheban and Benjgur areas, killing approximately 40 terrorists.
  • Multiple terrorist attacks occurred in Quetta, Mastung, Harnai, Gwadar, and Pasni.