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In the latest round of engagements, security personnel killed five more Khwarij terrorists, raising the overall death toll in Operation Shaban to 57 since its initiation.<br \/>\nSecurity officials further revealed that since July 5, a combined total of 95 Khwarij terrorists have been eliminated in Balochistan through Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out simultaneously across the province.<br \/>\n\u201cThe operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated,\u201d a senior security official stated, reiterating the resolve to purge Balochistan of militant elements.<br \/>\nAuthorities have urged the local population to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity. 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