Four terrorists gunned down in Balochistan operation.

RAWALPINDI -- Four terrorists were gunned down in a shootout that took place during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan, said the military's media wing on Wednesday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was launched 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'.

The ISPR said the security forces were deployed via a helicopter after the terrorist hideout was identified with the help of continuous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of the area.

'While the establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, four terrorists opened fire onto the security forces,' said the ISPR. It added that the four terrorists were killed during the heavy exchange of fire that took place.

A cache of arms and ammunition including improvised explosive devices were also recovered.

The operation came a day after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir vowed that the military would thwart attempts by "foreign-sponsored and supported" hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan.

During his visit to Balochistan's Khuzdar and Basima areas, according to ISPR, the army chief emphasised maintaining optimum operational readiness while interacting with troops on site to counter instability in the province.

"We are aware of the nefarious designs of external enemies of...

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