ISLAMABAD, May 19 – Three terrorists were killed in two separate operations conducted by security forces in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Monday.
The intelligence-based operations were conducted in Awaran and Kech districts on Saturday, and Sunday respectively, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement.
In the Gishkur area of Awaran district, one terrorist was killed, while two others were injured during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists on Saturday.
In a separate operation on Sunday in Turbat city, located in the Kech district, two terrorists were neutralized during a fierce gun battle.
The military added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who were involved in multiple terrorist activities against law enforcement agencies and civilians.
The ISPR said that clearance operations have been launched to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area, adding that the security forces of Pakistan remain determined to thwart any attempt to sabotage peace, stability, and progress in Balochistan.
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