ISLAMABAD, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces killed 15 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in the southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday.
The operations were carried out on Thursday in Harnai and Washuk districts following intelligence reports about militant presence, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement.
Twelve militants linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were killed during an operation in Harnai, while three militants belonging to the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army were killed in Washuk after an exchange of fire.
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered, and search operations are continuing in the area, the statement said. ■