The security forces killed the mastermind of recent bombings in Qilla Saifullah and Pishin a couple of days ago in an intelligence-based operation on Friday, ISPR said.

The dead belonged to Daesh and remained involved in many terror strikes claiming scores of innocent lives, the military media wing said.

The security forces are determined to thwart attempts to sabotage the peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, the ISPR added.