According to government sources, security forces claimed the lives of six armed militants on Thursday in the ongoing operation in Central Kurram Agency.

Two security personnel were also injured in the clash that took place in the Gwaki area of Central Kurram region.

Meanwhile, five other security personnel were injured when a landmine exploded near their vehicle in the Manato area of Kurram Agency.

The ongoing operation against armed militants continues in Kurram Agency, while security forces claim to have cleared out several areas of the insurgents.