Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The security forces killed three terrorists during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Nurar general area of Bannu District, the military's media wing said on Tuesday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forces on the night between April 10 and April 11 conducted the operation in the general area of Nurar on the reported presence of terrorists.
"A fierce fire exchange took place, which resulted into the killing of all three terrorists," the statement said.
It added that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists.
The killed militants remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent citizens.
"Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the area," the ISPR said.