Five terrorists killed in Pakistan

Islamabad, Dec 31: At least five terrorists were killed in a security operation in the Mashkai area of the Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported.

In the intelligence-based operation by the security forces on December 30, five terrorists were killed in exchange of fire, military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Terrorists' hideout was busted and a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was recovered, Dawn reported quoting the ISPR.

After banned outfit Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with the Pakistan government last year, the country has seen an uptick in terror activities in the recent months.