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9 killed in Pakistan security operation

By IANS | Updated: April 11, 2020 11:30 IST

Seven terrorists and two soldiers were killed in an operation conducted by the Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

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Islamabad, April 11 Seven terrorists and two soldiers were killed in an operation conducted by the Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The ISPR, the Pakistan army's media wing, said late Friday night that the operationwas conducted in Zakir Khel area, reports Xinhua news agency.

According to the ISPR, the operation was conducted after receiving reliable intelligence information.

There is no information about the identification of the killed terrorists yet.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Pakistani security forces claimed to have killed seven terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in the tribal districts of North Waziristan and Mohmand.

The forces also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the hideouts of the terrorists.

( With inputs from IANS )

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