Five security officials have been martyred, and three terrorists killed in an encounter in the Zhob area of Balochistan.
The incident happened when terrorists allegedly attacked a checkpost in Zhob Cantonment in Balochistan.
An initial attempt of infiltration by the terrorists was foiled, the ISPR said, adding the security officials on duty detected the movement of terrorists on time.
“The terrorists were besieged in the border area during a fierce exchange of fire,” the military’s media wing stated.
In retaliatory fire, three terrorists armed with heavy weapons were killed, while five security personnel were martyred and four injured.
An operation to arrest the remaining two terrorists was underway, as per the ISPR.
It also claimed that during the clearance operation, four soldiers were martyred.
As per security sources, the injured personnel have been shifted to the Zhob Combined Military Hospital.
Five civilians, including a woman, were also injured in the attack, according to the sources. All of the injured have been shifted to Quetta for treatment.
Security forces are continuing with the operation against terrorists.
PPP leader and former president Asif Zardari has condemned the checkpost attack.
He expressed grief over the martyrdom of security forces officials, adding terrorists, their planners and abettors are unforgivable.
