Pakistan Terrorism
Pakistan: 3 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan
Gishkore: At least three terrorists have been killed during an intelligence-based operation in Gishkore area of Pakistan, media reports said.
According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an IBO was conducted to clear a terrorist hideout linked with firing incidents on security forces and civilians, as well as planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on Turbat-Hoshab road in general area Gishkore, reports Dawn News.
“As a result of continuous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of the area, a location of terrorists was identified and security forces were heli-inserted,” the ISPR was quoted as saying by Dawn News.
“While the establishment of blocking positions to cut escape routes was under way, terrorists opened fire [on] security forces,” the statement said, adding that three terrorists were killed in the heavy exchange of fire that ensued.
The ISPR said a cache of arms and ammunition, including IEDs, had been recovered during the operation.
“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart such attempts aimed at sabotaging the peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” the statement said.
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