Security sources say one militant was killed during an exchange of fire in Minaz, Kech, after armed men reportedly attempted to establish a roadblock while taking two women with them.
KECH, BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Security forces have killed a militant during an intelligence-based operation in Minaz, an area of Kech district in Balochistan, according to a report. The operation was conducted under the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3.
Exchange of Fire in Minaz
According to security sources, armed men attempted to establish a roadblock in Minaz, located in the Bolida area of Kech district, while taking two women with them.
Security personnel pursued the men as they attempted to flee, triggering an exchange of fire. One militant was killed during the confrontation.
Weapons and Ammunition Recovered
Security sources said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased militant.
Following the encounter, security forces launched clearance operations in the area to locate any other militants who might still be present.
The authorities have not publicly identified the deceased militant in the report, and further operational details were not provided.
Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3
The reported encounter forms part of the ongoing security operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3.
Security sources said operations would continue to locate other suspected militants in the area.
