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Security forces kill 9 militants in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- At least nine militants were killed and three others were arrested by the security forces during an operation in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, said the military on Saturday.
According to Pakistan military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), intelligence agencies were in search for these "terrorists" since the September 30th blast in Kohlu Bazar area that killed two passers-by and injured 19.
The military confirmed that as security forces surrounded them, the militants opened fire starting an hour's long shootout that ended in the deaths of nine insurgents and the arrest of three wounded suspects.
A search operation was underway in the area to eliminate any other militant hideout, it added.
Resource-rich Balochistan has been facing militants' insurgency for over a decade and militants have targeted security forces and government installations several times in the past. (end) sbk.ibi