The Security Forces (SFs) killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kot Azam area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24, reports Geo TV. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the basis of the “reported presence of terrorists” in the general area of Kot Azam. “During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange occurred between security forces and terrorists, resulting in killing of 6 terrorists,” read the statement. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of slain terrorists.
At least four persons, including three SFs personnel, were killed after a suicide blast ripped through a checkpoint in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24, reports Geo TV. A statement from ISPR said a vehicle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself in the general area of Datta Khel and resultantly two soldiers, Naik Said Ullah Shah (33) and Sepoy Jawad Khan (31), a Policeman and a civilian were killed.