Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- Security forces killed 21 suspected militants and arrested four in a major Balochistan terrorist operation, officials said Wednesday. The arrests included suspects disguised in women's clothing.

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In Quetta's Aghbarg area, a CTD team cordoned off a locality after a tip-off. Ten terrorists were killed in an intense gunfight lasting over an hour. Weapons, explosives, and ammunition were recovered. Two security personnel were injured.

Meanwhile, in Sherani district, eight militants were killed when forces struck a suspected Fitna al Khwarij camp in the Mughal Kot area. Authorities seized sophisticated weapons and explosives.

Earlier operations in...