Five IS terrorists killed in central Turkey operation

ANKARA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- At least five Islamic State (IS) terrorists were killed in an anti-terror operation in Turkey's central province of Konya on Wednesday, local Dogan News Agency reported.

Police launched the raid on ten different addresses in Konya's Meram district after receiving intelligence that the militant cell was planning an attack, said a statement released by the Konya Governor's office on Wednesday.

Four police officers were injured in clashes with IS terrorists. And five Kalashnikov rifles and one pistol were seized during the raid on the house.

According to the statement, preventive security measures were taken on roads leading to a military base in the district.