The Security Forces killed thirteen terrorists (khwarij) in five intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were carried out overnight between February 12 and 13 based on credible intelligence.

In Dera Ismail Khan’s Kulachi area, security forces launched an operation, killing five terrorists, including a high-profile militant, Shah Gul alias Rohani.

In North Waziristan, two separate operations in Dosili and Tappi resulted in the elimination of five more militants following intense firefights.

Another operation in Lakki Marwat led to the killing of two terrorists, while one militant was neutralized in the Bagh area of Khyber district.

According to ISPR, a cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered during the operation.

“Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as the security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” ISPR said.