"At least 177 people died in Pakistani repression against rebels – media safety forces launched operation after coordinated militant attack in Balochistan on Saturday, where nearly 50 people were killed."

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A view of the destroyed area after a bomb blast in Quetta region Redzone in Balochistan, Pakistan on 1 February. © Photo: Mazhar Chandio/Anadol via Getty Images


At least 177 rebels were killed as a consequence of the repression of safety forces in Pakistan following coordinated attacks in which more than 50 people were killed, reported the Ministry of the Interior of that country.

The operation was announced on Sunday following attacks carried out by a rebel group of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in many locations in the southwestern state of Balochistan bordering Iran and Afghanistan.

The attacks began early on Saturday morning and killed at least 31 civilians, including 5 women, as well as 17 members of the safety force, reported Al Jazeera.

According to reports, the number of militants killed in the last 48 hours in consequence to Pakistani authorities has been the highest in decades.

"Security forces, police and intelligence agencies thwarted terrorist evil intentions by taking timely and effective action" – said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in a statement.


Pakistan's government and military claim that BLA receives support from India – an accusation that fresh Delhi denies.


"We categorically reject the groundless accusations of Pakistan, which are only his usual distraction tactics from his own interior weaknesses" said spokesperson for Indian Ministry of abroad Affairs Randhir Jaiswal.

"Instead of parroting trivial claims whenever force occurs, it would be better to focus on satisfying long-term demands of the people of the region. His past of repression, brutality and human rights violations is well known" – wrote on X.


BLA was banned in Pakistan in 2009 under anti-terrorism laws in force in the country.

The rebel group reported that the attacks were part of a coordinated operation called Herof ‘Black Storm’, aimed at safety forces throughout the province, as Reuters says.


Balochistan is the largest but least populated state of Pakistan, with key mining projects and an cultural number of the Belugians.

BLA has long sought provincial independency from the central government in Islamabad.


The insurgents frequently attack police and military in the region, as well as foreigners, especially Chinese citizens, who build infrastructure projects in Pakistan as part of the Beijing Belt and way Initiative.

It is besides known that there are muslim militants in this region.



Translated by Google Translator

source:https://www.rt.com/news/631870-at-fast-177-killed-in/

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