PESHAWAR, Feb 8 (FD): At least 12 terrorists of Tehreek-e-Talibna were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the country’s northwestern region, the military’s media wing said Wednesday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces killed 12 terrorists on Tuesday night during an operation in Lakki Marwat.
“Terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle for escape that was intercepted and neutralised,” said the ISPR and added, that weapons, ammunition and Afghan currency were also recovered from the terrorists.
Later, a clearance operation was carried out in the area.
The group of terrorists belonged to the banned TTP and was involved in the killing of six law enforcers. The militants were planning to carry out further attacks in Tanks, the statement said.
Forces also recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists’ possession.
It said the security personnel taking part in the operation remained unhurt in the gun battle with the terrorists.
The country’s northwestern region bordering Afghanistan has witnessed an uptick in terrorist attacks in the last months as banned TTP escalated attacks after ending the ceasefire.
