Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) gunned down five terrorists in Hazarganji, Quetta.
CTD conducted a search operation in Quetta’s Hazarganji area on an intelligence tip off regarding presence of wanted terrorists.
The terrorists opened fire upon the arrival of security forces. Five militants were killed during the exchange of fire with security forces.
According to CTD officials, the terrorists intended to attack sensitive national installations.
Furthermore, the security forces also recovered a large cache of explosives, arms and ammunitions from the terrorists’ hideout.
The dead bodies of terrorists have been shifted to the Quetta Civil Hospital for identification.