Rawalpindi (Web Desk): At least 12 terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during a successful intelligence based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces late Tuesday night in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa's (KP) Lakki Marwat area, the military's media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed during exchange of fire.
"The terrorists’ movement and activities were being watched by intelligence tentacles for the last one week. The terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle for escape that was intercepted and neutralised," the ISPR statement said.
During the operation, weapons, ammunition and Afghan currency was also recovered from the terrorists.
The military's media wing said that the security forces were carrying out clearance operation in the area.
"The locals appreciated the operation and lauded the efforts of Pakistan Army in eliminating terrorism," the ISPR said.
