QUETTA (Dunya News) - Security forces repulsed an attack of a banned outfit in Machh area here on Monday and five terrorists were killed as law enforcement agencies retaliated.
Terrorists of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attempted to carry out fire-raid from the mountains of Machh.
The security forces who were alert in advance responded in a befitting manner and forced the enemies to retreat.
According to sources, the personnel of law-enforcement agencies had a tip-off about the terrorist attack, and their timely and effective action thwarted the attack. As the forces retaliated, five BLA terrorists were killed.
The perpetrators ran away after being defeated. Security forces launched a search operation to track down the enemies of the country.
According to Balochistan Information Minister Achakzai, the terrorists attacked from the mountains, but security forces repulsed their attack.
The minister said, “Our Jawans and installations remained safe from their assault. Those who are on the run would be arrested or neutralised. Once again our brave security forces defeated Indian and BLA propaganda.”
The minister said there were reports of rocket fires from the militants, adding personnel of security forces were alerted in the face of any attack from the enemies.