In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said that weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the site of the operation.

The killed terrorists remained involved in numerous terrorist activities against law enforcement agencies as well as civilians, according to the ISPR. The operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists.

“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area. Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” it said.