Security forces during an information bases operation kill four terrorists in Talsar, Hoshab

RAWALPINDI, Jan 18 (SABAH): An Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists, linked with firing incidents on Security Forces and civilians besides planting of Improvised Explosive Devices on M-8, in general area Talsar, Hoshab.

According to a statement issued by the ISPR, as a result of continuous intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) of the area, a location of the terrorists was identified and security forces were heli inserted. While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, four terrorists opened fire onto the Security Forces.

During ensuing heavy exchange of fire, all four terrorists have been killed, while a cache of arms and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has been recovered.