The security forces conducted an operation in Parodh Mountains near Nushki area of Balochistan on June 6 on reports of the presence of terrorists to apprehend them.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that once the troops started clearance operation in the area, terrorists tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire onto security forces.
Meanwhile, two terrorists belonging to the outlawed Baloch Republican Army (BRA) including Nadeem and Shahzad Alam were killed in ensuing exchange of fire with the security forces.
The ISPR said that these terrorists were involved in recent security incidents in Kharan and surroundings besides planting of an improvised explosive device (IED) on a security forces convoys.
In addition, arms and ammunition were also recovered which were intended to be used by the terrorists for disrupting peace and security in the area.
The ISPR said that in step with the nation, the security forces remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.