“During the operation, the terrorists exchanged fire with the security forces resulting in the killing of six terrorists,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, it added.

The terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces and the murder of civilians, according to the ISPR.

“Sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism with the cooperation of the people of Balochistan, it stated.