Karachi, April 8 Pakistani security forces have killed six militants during an operation based on intelligence in the troubled Balochistan province, an official said on Wednesday.
Counter Terrorism Department official Mehtab Rehmani said the militants, belonging to a banned outfit, were killed in the Kirdgab area of Mastung town on Tuesday.
Rehmani said the operation was carried out after intelligence reports that the militants were hiding in the area and preparing an attack.
The security forces cordoned off the area and launched the operation, killing six militants. However, some militants managed to escape into the mountains, he said.
Rehmani said a large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized from their possession.