Pak Army helicopters have continued their flights over the outskirts of Quetta, with ongoing operations reported in the regions of Zargoon, Shaaban, Suresh, Wali Tangai and Tor Shar since Friday.
Local authorities have not yet provided details about the nature or purpose of these flights. Additionally, regional sources have reported that shelling occurred in the area on Saturday. However, there are no available details on the extent of any damage or casualties resulting from the shelling.
The situation remains under observation as local residents and officials await further information from the authorities.
Balochistan, home to several freedom fighter groups, has seen an increase in attacks on the Pakistan Army. These groups have been actively opposing the brutality, oppression of the Pak Army and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have further fuelled discontent.
The frequency of attacks has risen following the Pak Army’s attempt to celebrate August 14 as Independence Day, aiming to project an image of peaceful annexation of Balochistan in 1948—a narrative contested by Baloch community. In response, there have been protests, marches and attacks on Paki establishments to counter this portrayal. The Army’s helicopter activity appears to be an attempt to control the escalating situation caused by the Baloch freedom fighters.