Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan, the military's media wing said on Thursday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an IBO was initiated to clear a hideout of terrorists linked with firing incidents on security forces and civilians besides planting of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on Turbat - Hoshab Road in general area Gishkore.
The statement said that after continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) of the area, a hideout location was identified and security forces were inserted by helicopters.
While the forces were establishing blocking positions to cut the escape routes, however, the terrorists were said to have opened fire on the security forces.
After a heavy exchange of fire, the ISPR said three terrorists were killed while a cache of ammunition, including IEDs, was recovered.
"Security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart such attempts aimed at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan," the ISPR said.