Five terrorists killed in Pakistan's Quetta, security forces took action

Security forces on Monday killed five suspected terrorists near Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan gave information about the killing of five terrorists on Tuesday. The department said today that security forces took action and killed five terrorists in Quetta of Balochistan province. Terrorists attacked law enforcement agencies and CTD forces during security operations on the outskirts of Quetta.

Encounter took place in order to raid terrorists

 In a statement issued by the department, it was told that the encounter started during the raid on the hideout of the terrorists. The CTD claimed that a huge cache of weapons had been seized from the slain terrorists. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had said on Monday that he was considering talks with the insurgents in Balochistan. He blamed the previous administration for the lack of development in the country's largest province. Violence cases are increasing in Balochistan. Recently, there was an explosion on the Quetta Airport Road in which 6 people were injured.

Last month, terrorists attacked a security post in Balochistan and shortly after that an IED-laden military vehicle was also attacked. Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in both these terrorist attacks. Earlier in May also, terrorists targeted the army.

Quetta has been facing terror attacks

Terrorists have been carrying out attacks in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. Rich in minerals and gas, this province is adjacent to the border of Iran and Afghanistan. The people here are also suffering from insurgency by small separatist groups demanding the independence of the province. There is also a presence of Pakistani Taliban here.