Two soldiers martyred in Balochistan IBO

ISPR says four terrorists were also killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Kaman Pass area

RAWALPINDI:

Two soldiers embraced martyrdom, while four terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Kaman Pass, near Shahrig in Balochistan on Monday, the media wing of the military said.

The soldiers were martyred during an exchange of fire with terrorists, which occurred by establishing blocking positions by the security forces, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.

“An intelligence-based operation (IBO) commenced in general area of Kaman Pass, near Shahrig in Balochistan to clear a hideout of terrorists,” the press release said.

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“Security forces were heli-dropped near suspected location of terrorists to cut the escape routes and clear the hideout. However, during the establishment of blocking positions, terrorists opened fire onto the security forces,” it added.

This resulted “into Shahadat of Sepoy Shafi Ullah and Sepoy Muhammad Qaiser,” the ISPR said. “During ensuing heavy exchange of fire, 4 terrorists have been killed,” it added.

According to the ISPR, a cache of arms and ammunition, including improvised explosive devices were recovered during the IBO. It added that a clearance operation continued to apprehend other terrorists in the area.