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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ISLAMABAD, June 4 (Xinhua) — Pakistani security forces have killed 14 militants in an intelligence-driven operation in North Waziristan Agency of northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
Security forces reportedly carried out the operation on Monday and Tuesday in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency.
According to ISPR, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area, allegedly linked to a foreign-backed group.
“During the operation, the troops effectively destroyed the hideout of the militants. After intense gunfight, 14 terrorists were killed,” the ISPR added.
Following the clash, clearing operations were launched to eliminate any remaining militants in the area and ensure the security of the area. –0–