QUETTA: According to Spokesperson Frontier Corps (FC), security personnel were carrying out a search operation in the area of Basmia, Chagi when terrorists residing in a house nearby opened fire.
One FC personnel embraced martyrdom while 3 more were injured. Security forces promptly returned fire in the encounter which resulted in death of 15 terrorists including 3 Taliban commanders.
Large amount of explosives and munitions were recovered from the terrorists. The security forces have encircled the area pending further investigation.