TURBAT
Security forces on Saturday killed five militants and arrested eight during a search operation in Balochistan’s Kech District, a security official claimed.
The official, who requested anonymity, said that security forces launched a search operation in the Pidrak area of Turbat in Kech. He said there was an exchange of fire between militants and security forces.
“The forces quickly responded and killed five militants during the exchange of fire,” he added.
The official said that eight suspects were also picked up from Pidrak and were being interrogated by security personnel. He said the forces also seized arms and ammunition from the militants.
The bodies were yet to be identified. However, the official claimed that the militants who were killed were involved in a series of attacks against security forces in the area.