Pakistan Army soldier martyred, 6 terrorists killed in a deadly encounter
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*KECH: Six terrorists were killed while a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyred during an operation conducted by security forces in the general area of Hoshab, district Kech, the military’s media wing said on Friday.*
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the operation was conducted on information regarding the movement of a terrorist group on motorcycles towards Panjgur from Kech.
“Security forces immediately cordoned the area and started a search operation to apprehend the terrorists,” the ISPR said, adding that once surrounded, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on security forces.
During the exchange of fire, Hawaldar Hidayatullah – who hailed from Lakki Marwat – embraced martyrdom and Naik Mir Muhammad –who hailed from Waziristan – sustained injuries. However, six militants were killed by the security forces.
The ISPR mentioned that a heavy exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces and a large cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered.
