QUETTA: Security forces claimed the arrest of 11 militants, including four suicide bombers, during raids conducted in different parts of Quetta on Sunday morning.

Khan Wasey, the spokesman for Frontier Corps (FC), a paramilitary force, told DawnNews that security forces and intelligence agency personnel had foiled a major terror bid by apprehending seven terrorists, including four suicide bombers, during a raid in Kuchlak area of Quetta district,

"The terrorists were planning a major terror strike in Quetta," said Wasey adding that the arrested men belonged a banned militant outfit.

The suspects were shifted to an unknown location for interrogation.

Most of the terrorists belonged to the volatile tribal belt, the FC spokesman said. He added that four suicide jackets were also recovered from the possession of the suspects.

In another raid, security forces arrested four suspected militants from Kharotabad area of Quetta and also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.