RAWALPINDI: At least two terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in the Kalat district of southwestern Balochistan province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday.
The anti-terror operation took place in the Nagao Mountains area of Kalat District on November 28, 2023, based on reports of terrorist presence, said ISPR.
The ISPR statement said that an intense exchange of gunfire between security forces and terrorists during the operation, resulted in the elimination of two terrorists.
The statement said that a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives has also been recovered. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and target killing of innocent civilians.
Sanitization is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Security Forces of Pakistan, in step with Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.