ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security forces have killed six terrorists includinga women suicide bomber during an operation near south western city ofQuetta on Wednesday, police said.
According to details, intelligence agencies and Counter-TerrorismDepartment (CTD) conducted a joint operation on a tip-off near Quetta’sEastern Bypass during which the terrorists hiding in the area opened fireand injured three security officials.
A CTD spokesperson said one of the suicide bombers blew himself up duringencounter by detonating his explosive vest.
He added, during the operation, six terrorists were killed which alsoincluded a woman who was wearing a suicide jacket.
He added five security personnel were also injured in exchange of gunfire.Authorities said they seized weapons and ammunition after the operationfrom the compound.
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Due to the mourning month of Muharram security is on high alert acrossPakistan to avoid any untoward situation.
Earlier On 31 May Quetta police killed a suicide bomber in the city’sMecongi road area when he attempted to gain entry into Shia mosque savingthe lives of many innocent people.
