ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Security forces have killed two terrorists during an intense exchange of fire in North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the incident happened on the night between 5 and 6 February after forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on the reported presence of terrorists.
“During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists as a result of which two terrorists were sent to hell including Terrorist ring leader Ayubullah Mansoor,” read the ISPR statement.
It added that Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including target killing as well as extortion and abduction of innocent civilians.
Moreover, sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, it also said.
Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism.