NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Three suspected terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation near Mirali in North Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday.

Official sources said that security forces conducted the operation in Khushali area near Mirali town after receiving information about the presence of a group of terrorists. They said the area was combed during the operation.

They further said that an exchange of fire took place between security personnel and some terrorists during the operation. Three terrorists were killed in the operation, who have been identified as Akbar Din, Mudassir and Nek Mohammad.

Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2021

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