Nine Militants Killed in Security Operation in Mastung, Sources Say

MASTUNG: Nine militants were killed during a security operation in the Kanak Valley area of Mastung, Balochistan, after an attempted attack on a security checkpost, security sources said on Wednesday.

According to the sources, the operation was conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3.

The sources said militants attempted to target a checkpost in the area but were stopped by security personnel. Two militants were killed during the initial exchange of fire, while others reportedly tried to escape.

Security forces pursued the fleeing militants and killed seven more, taking the reported death toll to nine, the sources said.

A quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered during the operation, according to the sources.

One security personnel was injured in the exchange of fire and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The sources said security operations against militant groups in Balochistan would continue.