Pakistan, July 25 -- A Pakistan Army major and a soldier embraced martyrdom while three terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group "Fitna al Hindustan" were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mastung district, the military said on Thursday.

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on July 23 following reports of terrorist presence in the area.

"During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location, and resultantly, three terrorists were sent to hell," the statement said.

However, during the intense exchange of fire, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, 31, a resident of Khushab district, was martyred while leading hi...