Six terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR

Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) killed six terrorists in two separate operations on Wednesday, the military’s media wing reported.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted in Dera Ismail Khan in response to reports of terrorist activity.

After intense combat, the operation successfully neutralised five terrorists, according to the report.

In another encounter in North Waziristan, troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location as a result of which one more terrorist was killed.

The ISPR statement said that the killed terrorists were actively involved in various other terrorist acts in the region that targeted innocent civilians as well as security forces.

The statement added that ammunition and firearms were also discovered from the militants.

According to the statement, the locals appreciated the security forces’ efforts.

It said that law enforcement agencies remain dedicated to eliminating the threat of terrorism from the country.

Last week, security forces killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan District.

According to ISPR, intense fire exchange took place between troops and the militants during the operation. Terrorists’ hideout was also busted during the operation.