Pakistan Army kills nine terrorists near Afghanistan border in NWA

Pakistan Army kills nine terrorists near Afghanistan border in NWA

RAWALPINDI - Pakistan Army has killed at least nine terrorists in an intense exchange of fire during an operation in North Waziristan on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Security forces launched an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan's Gharlamai and Spera Kunar Algad areas, the statement read.

A group of terrorists was reported to have infiltrated from across and been hiding in a compound. Nine terrorists were killed with their bodies held during the operation.

During intense exchange of fire with terrorists, the statement read further, seven Pakistan Army soldiers including an officer embraced martyrdom.