The Frontier Corps (FC) shot dead four suspected militants in an exchange of fire in Kohlu area of Balochistan on Friday.
According to FC spokesman, acting on tip off, FC personnel carried out a search operation in the area when they opened fire at them. Four militants were gunned down in retaliation by FC personnel.
The FC also recovered arms from their possession.
The spokesman said that they were involved in attacking on security forces and damaging building of officials in the area. Further investigation was underway.