ISLAMABAD, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces have killed eight terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during intelligence-based operations in the country's southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, security forces have been conducting operations in various areas of Balochistan, as well as patrolling the Quetta-Taftan National Highway to ensure the safety of local traffic.
During an operation in Kolpur area of the province, the forces killed eight terrorists, and recovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition.
The statement said terrorists later targeted military vehicles on patrol with armed quadcopters, killing an army officer and a soldier.
The military said clearance operations were continuing in the area to eliminate the remaining terrorist threat.
It added that terrorist groups were increasingly using drones, improvised explosive devices and other technical means to target civilians and security personnel.
The statement said Pakistan's security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue counter-terrorism operations, vowing to eliminate terrorism and maintain peace and security in the province. ■
