A statement issued by the military's media wing said that the crossfire took place during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the area, which was conducted over the reported presence of terrorists.

The ISPR further stated that weapons and ammunition was found in possession of the terrorist who was killed.

The terrorist, identified as Mobeen alias Majrooh, was involved in activities against security forces, target killing and kidnapping for ransom, ISPR added.

The operation comes days after a terrorist attack on a security forces' checkpost in Balochistan's Kech district in which 10 soldiers lost their lives.