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Security forces kill 10 militants in two Khyber Pa…

Security forces have killed 10 militants of Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The first operation was conducted in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan district after a group of militants attacked security forces’ check posts.

According to ISPR, security personnel responded effectively to the attack, resulting in an exchange of fire. Eight militants were killed during the operation.

The second operation was carried out in Dir district, where security forces killed two more militants. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the slain militants.

ISPR said the militants killed in the operations had been involved in several terrorist activities in the area.

The military’s media wing said security forces are continuing intelligence-based counterterrorism operations under the government’s vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam” to eliminate terrorism and maintain peace and stability in the region.

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