Ten terrorists were killed and one apprehended during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by the Pakistan Army in the area of Balochistan’s Hoshab, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Tuesday.
According to the military’s media wing, two terrorists managed to escape; however, the operation to trace them continues in the area.
The military also recovered a heavy cache of arms and ammunition including improvised explosive devices.
The IBO was conducted to clear a hideout of terrorists linked to firing incidents targeting security forces and civilians, along with planting improvised explosive devices on the Gwadar-Hoshab (M-8) road, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.
“As security forces were in the process of establishing blocking positions after identification of 12-14 terrorists’ location, terrorists opened fire onto the security forces.” it said.
“During the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, 10 terrorists have been killed while one terrorist has been apprehended in injured condition. Two terrorists managed to escape,” the ISPR said.
“Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan,” the ISPR further said in its statement.
Two alleged armed terrorists from a prohibited group were murdered last week during a security operation in Hoshab’s Balor neighborhood.
On November 20, the Pakistani Army reported that an IBO in Hoshab resulted in the deaths of two militants.
