Kech: Ten people, including five Pakistani security personnel, were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded targeting security forces in the Kech district of Balochistan province, western Pakistan.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Pakistani army reported in a statement published by Radio Pakistan on Tuesday that its forces were able to eliminate five armed individuals during an exchange of fire following the attack.

Pakistani security forces and the army continue to conduct security operations across the country to pursue armed groups.