RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 17 militants during intelligence-based operations in different parts of Balochistan. However, a Pakistan Army soldier was also martyred in an exchange of fire during the operations.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 10 militants described as Indian-sponsored were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Kachhi district.
In a separate operation in Kharan district, security forces killed seven more militants, the military’s media wing said.
The ISPR further reported that Sepoy Hikmatullah embraced martyrdom after militants opened fire during the operations.
Earlier, on October 30, security forces foiled an attempted drone attack by the militant group Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan, shooting down five drones.
