3 terrorists killed in southwestern Pakistan: Report

Three terrorists were killed Thursday by security forces in southwestern Pakistan while stopping an attempted attack on an unoccupied construction company camp in Gwadar, Radio Pakistan reported.

The forces have also encircled three more militants, it said.

Security forces were also conducting an operation against militants inside a hotel near the Gwadar highway following a separate attempted attack.

Four attackers were confirmed to be surrounded by security forces inside the hotel, said sources.

Pakistan recorded its highest monthly number of militant attacks in 12 years in September.