Pakistan’s security forces have killed 22 more separatists in ongoing operations in Balochistan, bringing the total number of separatists killed over the past three days to 177. The information was confirmed by security sources on Monday, February 2, according to Geo News. The joint operations involve the military, intelligence agencies, and police, focusing particularly on groups linked to ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’. Reports indicate continued casualties as the crackdown intensifies.

Earlier, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that more than 150 separatists had been killed in the Balochistan operations. The escalation follows coordinated attacks by separatists across 12 cities, including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar, and Pasni, targeting civilians.

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel were killed in attacks led by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). He described the Balochistan crisis as a military, not political, issue and accused hostile elements allegedly backed by India of trying to destabilize Pakistan. Bugti added that security forces are avoiding heavy weapons to minimize civilian casualties.