More army troops have been deployed in far-flung districts of Balochistan to ensure security during the upcoming general elections.
According to a Pakistan Army spokesman, a contingent of 800 troops left for Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Jhal Magsi, Musa Khel, Kohlu, Sheerani, Dalbandin, Ziarat and Harnai.
So far, a total of 1,250 troops have been deployed in various districts of Balochistan, including Mastung, Kalat, Khuzdar, Panjgur, Kharan, Awaran and Naushki.
According to Interior Secretary Akbar Durrani, a total of 70,000 security personnel would be deployed across the province, including 6,000 from army, 17,000 FC personnel, 20,000 cops, 17,000 Levies officials and 10,000 Balochistan Constabulary personnel.