Quetta: Six terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire during a security forces’ operation in Quetta.

According to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), the security forces conducted an operation on the reports of presence of terrorists on the Eastern Bypass area of Quetta.

However, terrorists opened fire at security forces during the operation. All the terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire, according to the CTD spokesman.

The slain terrorists belonged to a banned organization. Weapons and ammunition have been recovered from the hideout of terrorists.