QUETTA— Joint security forces in Balochistan have eliminated five additional terrorists as the intense tactical push under “Operation Shaban” continues across the province, state media reported on Monday. With these latest casualties, the total number of insurgents killed specifically within Operation Shaban has risen to 76.
When combined with concurrent intelligence-based operations (IBOs) active since July 5, the total number of neutralized militants across Balochistan has reached 114.
Another four terrorists were killed during the ongoing Operation Shaban in the Saran Tangi area of Balochistan, taking the total number of terrorists killed in the operation to 71@OfficialDGISPR #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/mqkNt6FQtZ pic.twitter.com/3ZLP03JeDg
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) July 12, 2026
Air and Ground Sweeps Intensify
The joint offensive—spearheaded by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and Balochistan Police—was launched in direct response to the July 7 insurgent assault at the Mangi Dam pumping station, which resulted in the martyred deaths of 27 police personnel.
According to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan, multi-agency tactical teams are currently utilizing integrated aerial surveillance and heavy ground assaults to systematically clear difficult mountain terrains where insurgent holdouts are located.
“The fight will continue until the elimination of Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists. Those responsible for shedding the blood of innocent people in Balochistan deserve no leniency.” — Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Interior Minister
State Operational Data and Political Resolve
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highly commended the professional capabilities and operational readiness of the participating units, reiterating that the state will maintain its counter-offensive posture without leniency. The high volume of neutralized targets reflects a heightened level of coordination following a recent emergency National Action Plan meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
| Security Matrix (Since July 5) | Metric Value / Details |
|---|---|
| Total Terrorists Neutralized | 114 (76 under Operation Shaban; 38 via secondary IBOs) |
| Total Casualties Sustained | 42 dead (4 civilians, 27 policemen, 11 military/FC personnel) |
| Operational Scope | Combined aerial targeting and specialized high-altitude ground sweeps |
Military spokespersons confirmed that the joint operations will continue to run at full capacity to permanently secure critical infrastructure and dismantle cross-border proxy assistance networks.
