Security forces killed a highly-wanted Daesh terrorist in Balochistan on Friday averting a major attack.

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation was conducted on the basis of intelligence in Qilla Saifullah.

“During the conduct of operation, after intense fire exchange, HVT, Abdul Shakoor @ Nauman @ Abu Hamza Khurasani of Daesh was sent to hell,” ISPR said.

ISPR said that the terrorist was the mastermind of the attack in Qila Saifullah and Pishin on 7 February 24 and was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies.

“He also planned to conduct high profile suicide bombing attacks in Balochistan, which have been successfully averted due to timely and prompt action by security forces and the intelligence agencies,” the statement said.

“Security Forces of Pakistan, in step with Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.”