The security forces killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district.

The security forces conducted the IBO in the Kiri Machan Khel area of Tank the night between November 14 and November 15 on the reported presence of terrorists, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

“During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists, as a result of which seven terrorists were sent to hell,” it added.

The forces recovered weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorists and their hideouts were also busted during the operation, the ISPR said.

The slain militants remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including recent target killings of police in Tank and surrounding areas, it added.

“Sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Locals of the area appreciated the operation and extended their full support to the security forces in elimination of menace of terrorism,” the ISPR stated.