At least three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Gishkore area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan on April 13, reports Geo TV. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the IBO was initiated to clear a hideout of terrorists allegedly involved in firing incidents on the Security Forces (SFs) and civilians besides planting of improvised explosive devices on Turbat — Hoshab Road in general area of Gishkore. While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, the terrorists opened fire on the SFs, said the ISPR. Three terrorists were killed during the heavy exchange of fire. A cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs were recovered from their possession.
Two SF personnel were abducted by unidentified terrorists in the Ziarat District on April 11, reports The Balochistan Post. SF personnel were abducted on a road leading to the tourist hotspot of Ziarat.