Security Forces (SFs) killed 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Hoshab area of Kech District in Balochistan on November 29, reports Dawn. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the IBO was conducted to clear a hideout of terrorists linked to firing incidents targeting security forces and civilians, along with planting improvised explosive devices on the Gwadar-Hoshab (M-8) road. “As security forces were in the process of establishing blocking positions after identification of 12-14 terrorists’ location, terrorists opened fire onto the security forces. “During the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, 10 terrorists have been killed while one terrorist has been apprehended in injured condition. Two terrorists managed to escape,” the ISPR statement added. A cache of arms and ammunition, including IEDs, were also recovered.