Security forces reportedly targeted militant hideouts in the Shor Parod mountain range following intelligence-based information, with several others said to be wounded.
KHUZDAR, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Security forces have reportedly killed 10 militants during an intelligence-based operation in the Shor Parod mountain range of Khuzdar district, Balochistan, according to security sources.
The operation was launched after intelligence information indicated the presence of militants in the mountainous area, sources said.
Security forces target militant hideouts
According to the sources, security personnel surrounded suspected militant hideouts in the mountainous terrain before launching the operation.
An exchange of fire subsequently took place between the security forces and militants.
Security sources said 10 militants were killed, while several others were wounded during the operation.
Intelligence-based operation
The operation was reportedly carried out on the basis of intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the area.
Security personnel continued their search and clearance activities following the exchange of fire, according to the sources.
The rugged terrain of the Shor Parod mountain range can present significant challenges for security operations, particularly when dealing with armed groups operating from remote locations.
Operations to continue
Security sources said the forces remain committed to continuing operations against militant groups until the threat of terrorism is eliminated.
The latest reported operation comes amid continuing security challenges in Balochistan, where authorities have conducted intelligence-based operations against armed groups in different parts of the province.
Further details about the identities of those killed and the nature of the militant group involved were not independently available at the time of publication.
The claims attributed to security sources should be independently verified through an official statement from the military or relevant government authorities.
