Four militants killed in encounter with security forces in Awaran

Dunya News

According to Deputy Commissioner Awaran, dead militants belonged to a banned Baloch outfit.

AWARAN (Dunya News) – At least four militants of a banned organization were killed in exchange of fire with security forces in Awaran district, located in the south of Balochistan province, on Sunday.

According to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Awaran, security forces were conducting a search operation in Nali Ziarat area of Awaran when militants from a hideout in the area opened fire at the searching party. Security forces returned the fire as a result four terrorists were killed.

DC Awaran further informed that the dead terrorists belonged to a banned Baloch outfit. Security forces have also recovered arms and a motorcycle from the terrorists hideout.

The security forces have extended the search operation in the area after the incident. Meanwhile, a case has also been registered against unidentified terrorists.