Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Tank District on reports of presence of militants in the area.
During the operation, troops effectively engaged the militants and killed three of them, says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Weapons and ammunition were also seized from the fallen militants, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist attacks against the security forces as well as innocent civilians.
An operation is being conducted to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a rich tribute to the security forces over the Tank operation. He said the nation was proud of the professional capabilities of the armed forces of Pakistan and people stand should to shoulder by the forces. He said that operations will continue till elimination of terrorists.