Pakistan

Security forces kill 10 terrorists in Mohmand Agency

Terrorists killed in exchange of fire with troops when they tried entering Pakistan's territory

Web Desk April 12, 2015

Terrorists killed in exchange of fire with Pakistani troops. PHOTO: AFP

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed at least 10 terrorists in Shunkrai area of Mohmand Agency Saturday night, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (SIPR) press release issued on Sunday.

The terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with troops when they tried entering Pakistan’s territory at about 01:30am.

The bodies of the deceased militants are in custody of the security forces.

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Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched against Taliban militants in June last year after a government-sponsored peace initiative crumbled following a deadly attack on the Karachi airport.

Until now, more than 1,000 militants have been killed in the offensive, which will continue till the last militant is killed.