ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (NNN-APP) – Three terrorists, including two high-value targets, were killed, in a military operation, in Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province, an army statement said here, yesterday.
The security forces carried out the operation in the Kech area, in a follow-up clearance operation, linked with recent terrorist activities in Panjgur district, which left three soldiers and four terrorists killed, in a gun battle, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said, in the statement.
The security forces raided a makeshift hideout of terrorists by acting on an intelligence tip-off, the statement added.
“The terrorists’ hideout was surrounded… and in an intense exchange of fire killed all three terrorists hiding there,” the statement added.
The killed insurgents were involved in terrorist activities against security forces in Panjgur district and across Balochistan, said the ISPR.
The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition from the hideout.– NNN-APP
