The Counter-Terrorism Department in Balochistan conducted an operation in the Zhob area of the province late on Tuesday and killed three terrorists.
According to a CTD spokesperson, an operation was conducted in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob district on a tip-off about the presence of terrorists.
An exchange of fire took place between the security forces and the terrorists, as a result of which three assailants were killed. The spokesperson further said that two CTD officials were also injured in the firing by terrorists. They were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to the spokesman, the killed terrorists belonged to a banned organization.
Weapons and other items were also recovered from their possession.