ISPR: 6 BLF terrorists killed in fire exchange in Baluchistan

• Based on information about presence of terrorists in general area of Central Makran Mountain Range, near Paroom, Balochistan, security forces conducted an operation to apprehend them
• Six terrorists belonging to the Baluch Liberation Front (BLF) have been killed in ensuing exchange of fire.
• arms and ammunition have also been recovered which were intended to be used by the terrorists for disrupting peace and security in the area.

RAWALPINDI: On Sunday, based on information about presence of terrorists in general area of Central Makran Mountain Range, near Paroom, Balochistan, security forces conducted an operation to apprehend them, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

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Once the troops started clearance operations in the area, terrorists tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire on security forces, the ISPR said.
6 BLF terrorists killed belonging to the Baluch Liberation Front (BLF) have been killed in ensuing exchange of fire. These terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces posts besides the recent planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on security forces convoys in Proom and surrounding areas of Panjgur.

In addition, arms and ammunition have also been recovered which were intended to be used by the terrorists for disrupting peace and security in the area.
Security forces remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan.

On June 18, a fire exchange also took place between terrorists and the army troops in Miran Shah, North Waziristan District. The clash resulted in the killing of 1 terrorist, later identified as terrorist Zia Ullah. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorist.

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During the exchange of fire, Naik Zahid Ahmed (age 32 yrs, resident of Charsadda) having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.