13 militants killed in Awaran search operation

Security sources says arms were also recovered from the militants' possession

QUETTA: At least 13 militants were killed during search operation of security forces during the last two days in Barnat area of Awaran district.

“Thirteen militants of banned organisations were killed in exchange of fire,” sources said, adding security forces also recovered weapons from the militants’ possession.

“Two militants were killed on Sunday, while 11 others were shot dead during the exchange of fire today.”



Forces also recovered SMGs, a sniper rifle, rocket launchers, 7MM rifle and motorcycles from the hideout.

Earlier on December 6, three militants belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi were killed in an encounter of Frontier Corps in the suburbs of Quetta.