Security forces operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, five militants killed
According to the Pakistan Army’s media wing (ISPR), five militants were killed in intelligence-based operations by security forces in two different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These operations were carried out in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan.
ISPR said that an exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants in Tank, in which four militants were killed. A search operation was also conducted in the area after the action.
Another operation was carried out in Dera Ismail Khan, where one more militant was killed. According to the statement, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of those killed.
According to the military, these militants were involved in operations against security forces and in the killing of innocent civilians. Authorities said that a clearance operation is ongoing in the area to eliminate any further possible threats.
ISPR said that security forces will continue their operations to eliminate terrorism from the country.