*KECH: Six terrorists were killed while a Pakistan Army soldier embracedmartyred during an operation conducted by security forces in the generalarea of Hoshab, district Kech, the military’s media wing said on Friday.*
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that theoperation was conducted on information regarding the movement of aterrorist group on motorcycles towards Panjgur from Kech.
“Security forces immediately cordoned the area and started a searchoperation to apprehend the terrorists,” the ISPR said, adding that oncesurrounded, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on security forces.
During the exchange of fire, Hawaldar Hidayatullah – who hailed from LakkiMarwat – embraced martyrdom and Naik Mir Muhammad –who hailed fromWaziristan – sustained injuries. However, six militants were killed by thesecurity forces.
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The ISPR mentioned that a heavy exchange of fire took place betweenterrorists and security forces and a large cache of arms and ammunition hasbeen recovered.
