NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Security forces have killed nine militants, including four commanders, during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, according to security sources.
The operation targeted militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij in the Plangzai, Nadeem Kot and Kot Khazri areas.
The sources identified the four commanders as Khalid Raza, Kamran, Musa and Maftooh.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered, while several militant hideouts were reportedly destroyed during the operation conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative.