Three militants killed in operation

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QUETTA: Three alleged militants have been killed and one personnel of the Frontier Corps Balochistan has been injured in an encounter took place in Hazarganji area of the provincial capital late night between Friday and Saturday.

A spokesman for the FC said here that following a tip-off, FC launched search operation in Hazarganji Sariab area and cordoned off a house which led to encounter between the armed men and FC personnel.

The armed men opened fire at FC team which retaliated against the attack, he said, adding that as a result, three militants were killed and one FC personnel suffered injuries.

The bodies were shifted to hospital morgue for identification and legal formalities.

The injured was taken to hospital for medical treatment. The FC has cordoned off the entire area. Further probe was underway.