ISLAMABAD, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistan Army said on Friday that security personnel have killed two terrorists during an operation in the Kech district of the country's southwestern Balochistan province.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Buleda area of the district following reports of terrorist presence.

The ISPR said the troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location during the operation and, after an intense exchange of fire, killed the two terrorists.

"The killed terrorists had been actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against law enforcement agencies as well as innocent civilians," the military added.

A clearance operation is currently underway in the region to eliminate any remaining terrorists, the statement said.

"The security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress in Balochistan," the ISPR added. Enditem

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