TURBAT - Security forces arrested seven suspected militants during a search action in different areas of Turbat on Thursday.

According to FC spokesperson, search action was conducted on the tip off in the adjacent area of Turbat City and arrested seven suspects belonging to the outlawed organisation. Spokesman for the Frontier Corps (FC), added that weapons were also recovered from their possession.

Balochistan has been experiencing incidents of violence and targeted killings since more than a decade. More than 1,400 incidents targeting the minority Shia and Hazara community have taken place in the province during the past 15 years.