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Army killed 6 terrorists in SW Pakistan

Army killed 6 terrorists in SW Pakistan

By Imran Nasir

 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army killed at least six terrorists during an operation in southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday.

 

According to ISPR, during the operation one soldier also lost his life while another one was wounded.

 

“On information regarding movement of a Terrorist  group on Motorcycles towards Panjgur from Kech, an operation has been conducted by Security forces in general area Hoshab, District Kech. 

Security forces immediately cordoned the area and started search operation to apprehend the Terrorists.

 

 “Once surrounded, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on security forces. 

 

Heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces. Resultantly, 6 Terrorists have been killed and large cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered,” said ISPR in a statement.

 

 

During engagement, Havaldar Hidayat Ullah (belongs to Lakki Marwat) embraced shahadat while Naik Mir Muhammad (belongs to Waziristan) got injured, its added.

 

 

On July 13, a group of 10-12 terrorists abducted Pakistan army officer, Lt. Col. Laiq Baig Mirza and his cousin Umer Javed night when they were on their way back from Ziarat to Quetta. Later terrorists shot Lt Col. Laiq.

 

In response, the Pakistan army launched an operation against the terrorist group and killed at least 11 terrorists who were involved in the kidnapping and martyrdom  

of its officer. 

 

 

 

Mineral-rich Balochistan is Pakistan's largest but also poorest province. It is a key route for the $64 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of Beijing's Belt and Road initiative.

 

 

China is also developing the Gwadar port and is involved in other projects in the province.

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