Five militants killed in Turbat clash

Five militants killed in Turbat clash
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Summary The troops also arrested eight suspects who were taken into custody for investigations.

QUETTA (Web Desk) -- At least five insurgents were killed and three others injured in exchange of fire with security forces in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday morning.

The clash took place when the paramilitary Frontier Constabulary conducted a search operation at suspected militant hideouts in Chahsar area in Turbat district in Balochistan province.

Some unknown militants opened fire at the troops who returned fire and shot dead five militants.

The troops also arrested eight suspects who were taken into custody for investigations.

The forces also seized weapons from the possession of the militants.