Security forces eliminated nine terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Saturday.

According to the ISPR, seven terrorists were killed in Tank during an operation based on secret intelligence.

The area was cleared, and a significant cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered.

In a separate operation in Lakki Marwat, security forces killed two more terrorists and seized additional arms and explosive materials.

The ISPR statement emphasised that the operations demonstrate the armed forces’ determination to maintain peace across the country.

Security forces will continue operations against terrorism until its complete eradication.