RAWALPINDI: One solider embraced martyrdom and three injured after terrorists opened fire at them during a routine patrolling near Balochistan's Turbat city, ISPR said on Saturday.

"Terrorists fire, raid on security forces near Pidarak, district Kech, approx. 35 [kilometres] South East of Turbat, Balochistan," the military's media wing said.

During the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Javed Karim embraced martyrdom, while three soldiers were left injured.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation for the terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) added.