Security Forces conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation to thwart an infiltration attempt by terrorists, close to Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir.

According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), during the exchange of fire, three terrorists got killed.

Terrorists have been identified as Abid & Yousaf Khan, both residents of Swat, Abdul Sattar, resident of Mardan.

A large number of weapons, ammunition and grenades were also recovered.
These terrorists remained involved in several targets killing incidents at Swat in 2019.

These terrorists had planned to infiltrate and target several notables inside Pakistan, however, they were timely engaged and killed. Locals of the area appreciated the operation and vowed their full support to defeat the menace of terrorism from the area.