The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan killed five terrorists in a successful intelligence-based operation near Pir Alizai Jungle, close to Quetta, during an exchange of fire.

A CTD spokesperson said that a cache of weapons, explosives, and maps of sensitive locations was recovered from the militants.

“These terrorists were involved in multiple attacks in Pishin and Qila Abdullah,” the CTD spokesperson stated, adding that their elimination marks a significant blow to terrorist networks operating in the area.