RAWALPINDI: At least three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Turbat area of Balochistan, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the IBO was initiated to clear a hideout of terrorists allegedly involved in firing incidents on the security forces and ci-vilians besides planting of improvised explosive devices on Turbat — Hoshab Road in general area of Gishkore. “As a result of continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) of the area, a lo-cation of terrorists was identified and security forces were heli inserted,” read the statement.
While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, the ter-rorists opened fire on the security forces, said the ISPR.
Three terrorists were killed during the heavy exchange of fire, the military’s media wing said, adding that a cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs were recovered from their posses-sion.
“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart such attempts aimed at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” the ISPR added. –ISPR
