IED event in Balochistan, Awaran District area, Pakistan on Sat 18th March 2023

The Security Forces (SFs) on March 18 killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Awaran District of Balochistan, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said the IBO was initiated on March 15 to intercept a terrorist group operating in the general area of South Awaran. The terrorists were linked with firing and improvised explosive devices (IED) incidents along Turbat-Awaran Road and surrounding areas, read the statement. “Based on credible information, multiple ambushes had been laid along different routes in the area frequented by the terrorists for the last three days,” said the ISPR. A group of three terrorists was intercepted while moving towards their hideout, the ISPR said, adding that on being blocked, they opened fire on the SFs. During the ensuing heavy exchange of fire, all three terrorists were killed, while a cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered.