RAWALPINDI: April 13,2023: The Security Forces on Thursday killed three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) 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 in Balochistan.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), as a result of continuous Intelligence, surveillance and Reconnaisance (ISR) of the area, a location of terrorists was identified and Security Forces were heli-inserted. While establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, the terrorists opened fire on to Security Forces.
It added that after heavy exchange of fire, the three terrorists were killed, while a cache of arms and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Devices, were 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.