18 terrorists killed in N Waziristan, Mastung

Security forces killed 18 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in separate IBOs in North Waziristan and Mastung, while police repulsed a terrorist attack on a checkpost in Kohat, officials said.

Security sources said 13 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists were killed during an IBO in North Waziristan district of K-P and adjoining areas following continuous surveillance of their movement and hideouts. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered.

Separately, in the Siyah Pasht and Killi Gashtari areas of Mastung, Balochistan, security forces targeted hideouts of Fitna al-Hindustan, killing five terrorists.