ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (NNN-APP) – A soldier and six terrorists were killed, in a military operation, in Kech district of Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province, the military said.
The operation was conducted by the security forces, in the Hoshab area of the district, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement, Friday night.
Security forces cordoned off the area, on a tip-off, and started a search operation to apprehend the terrorists, the ISPR said, adding that, once surrounded, the terrorists opened fire on the troops.
Exchange of fire took place between terrorists and the security forces, resulting in the death of the six terrorists, the statement said.
During the engagement, one soldier also lost life, while another got injured, it added.
Arms and ammunition were seized from the terrorists, according to the ISPR.– NNN-APP
