QUETTA: Two alleged armed terrorists of a ban­n­­ed outfit were killed in an operation launched by sec­urity forces in the Balor area of Hoshab, in Kech district, military’s media wing said.

An intelligence-based operation was initiated to clear a hideout of terrorists, linked with firing on security forces as well as civilians besides planting of improvised explosive devices on M-8 motorway, in the general area of Balor in Hoshab, said a statement issued by the Inter-services Public Relations on Friday.

As a result of continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of the area, the hideout of terrorists was identified, it said.

While security forces were taking positions, two terrorists opened fire on the personnel. In the ensuing exchange of fire, the two terrorists were killed, the statement added.

A cache of arms and am­­munition, including IEDs, were seized from the hideout of the terrorists, it said.

The ISPR said that security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.

Only last week, four people coming from the Pak-Iran border area in Waki were gunned down by ar­­m­ed men positioned on near­­by hills in Tump area, close to the Kech district, acc­ording to official sources. The bodies were moved to Tump hospital where the deceased were identified as Mohammad Iqbal, Niaz Mohammad, Mohammad Hanif and Balaach.

Published in Dawn, November 20th, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
Updated 29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

It is clear that going after militant groups inside Afghanistan unilaterally presents its own set of difficulties.
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...