Pakistan forces free 23 hostages
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Pakistan forces free 23 hostages in Baluchistan operation, kill five separatists

Pakistani security forces have killed five people in the southwestern part of the country in an operation in which 23 hostages were freed.

The forces struck against illegal separatist groups in the province of Baluchistan who had set up a roadblock, where, according to the military, they stole vehicles, kidnapped and extorted money from passers-by.

Several trucks and buses were found during the operation, as well as weapons and ammunition.

Pakistan accuses India of supporting separatists, something India denies.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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