Security forces have killed nine militants during separate operations in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Wadh districts, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, the military’s media wing said seven militants described as Indian-sponsored were killed in an exchange of fire during an operation in Kachhi district. Security forces also destroyed a militant hideout in the district.

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In a separate operation in Wadh district, security forces killed two more militants, the ISPR said.

Weapons and ammunition were recovered during the operations, while clearance operations are continuing across Balochistan to eliminate other militants, according to the statement.