Security forces claim to have killed 12 suspected militants in Balochistan’s volatile Makran belt.
Frontier Corps (FC) Spokesman Khan Wasey said security forces launched an operation against militants operating in Gomazi area of Turbat. He said 12 suspected militants were killed in the operation whereas one FC soldier was also killed during the exchange of fire.
“A large quantity of arms and ammunition has been recovered from the militants’ possession,” Wasey said. However, FC’s claim could not be verified by independent sources.
The FC spokesman stated that the suspects were involved in attacks on security forces, pro-government personalities and vital national installations.
A Levies official reportedly said that several people were injured during the exchange of fire that continued for more than three hours.
Panic prevailed in the area in the aftermath of fierce battle between security forces and militants and more troops were called into the area to bring the situation under control.
Turbat is considered to be one of the sensitive areas of Balochistan and is in the grip of violence for more than a decade.