Frontier Corps shot dead an alleged militant and destroyed five hideouts recovering improvised explosive devices, a vehicle and a motorbike in Jabdar area of Dera Bugti district. According to FC spokesman, acting on a tipoff, FC personnel carried out a search operation in the area where an alleged militant opened fire at them. He was killed in retaliation. Five hideouts of militants were demolished and improvised explosive devices; vehicle and a motorcycle were also seized by FC personnel in search operation.