QUETTA— At least six terrorists belonging to the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in the central Makran mountain range of Awaran district in Balochistan.
As per the press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), media wing of the Pak-Army, on Sunday, the IBO was conducted on the information of the presence of BLF terrorists in the general area of Central Makran Mountain Range, near Paroom, Balochistan.
The security forces conducted an operation to apprehend them but once the troops started a clearance operation in the area, terrorists tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire on security forces.
ISPR in its statement said six terrorists belonging to BLF have been killed in the ensuing exchange of fire. These terrorists were involved in attacks on the check posts of the security forces besides the recent planting of IEDs on security forces convoys in Proom and surrounding areas of Panjgur.
In addition, arms and ammunition were also recovered from the slain militants which were intended to be used by them for disrupting peace and security in the area.
ISPR said the security forces, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging the peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan.
