ISLAMABAD, July 30 (Xinhua) -- A soldier and six terrorists were killed in a military operation in Kech district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, the military has said.
The operation was conducted by the security forces in Hoshab area of the district, the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement Friday night.
Security forces cordoned the area on a tip-off and started a search operation to apprehend the terrorists, the ISPR said, adding that once surrounded, the terrorists opened fire on the troops.
Exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces resulting in the death of the six terrorists, the statement said.
During the engagement, one soldier also lost life while another got injured, it added.
Arms and ammunition were seized from the terrorists, according to the ISPR. ■