As many as two terrorists were killed and four seriously wounded during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the security forces on Tuesday night in general area Ursoon near Afghan border in Chitral District.
According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, an intense exchange of fire took place between the Pakistan Army troops and terrorists during the operation.
The sanitization of the surrounding areas was being carried out to neutralize any other terrorist found in the area, the ISPR added.
Locals of the area appreciated the operation by security forces, who were determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country, it said.
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