MASTUNG (Kashmir English): Four terrorists were killed and two others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Killi Siddique Abad area of Mastung district, Balochistan, security sources said on Saturday.
Security forces launched the operation on Friday after intelligence indicated the presence of a group of six to eight terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan in Killi Siddique Abad, Killi Abad and adjoining areas.
Following the reports, seven combat teams launched the operation, while five blocking positions were established to prevent the movement of the terrorists.
Sanitisation operations began at around 9 am on Saturday. At approximately 1 pm, security personnel spotted a group of five to six suspected terrorists near Killi Shahnawaz, following which an engagement began.
The operation resulted in the killing of four terrorists, including the most-wanted Dr, Gurk, and Sajid, while two others were injured.
Security personnel recovered four bodies along with four sub-machine guns, one rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), 10 RPG fuses and rounds, two hand grenades, and an STOS device with around 200 metres of improvised explosive device (IED) wire.
