Security forces have foiled an attack by militants belonging to the Fitna Al Hindustan group in the Dhadar area of Kachhi district in Balochistan, an official said on Saturday.

According to Balochistan Assistant Interior Babar Yousafzai, several militants belonging to the Indian-sponsored group were killed during the operation in Dhadar.

He said that one member of the security forces was martyred in the attack.

Babar Yousafzai added that a clearance and search operation has been launched in the area.

He reiterated that security forces engaged the militants firmly and eliminated multiple attackers in retaliatory action.