Security forces kill 11 terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

• Security personnel foiled a high profile terrorist activity
• Terrorist commander Hafiz Ullah alias Tor Hafiz was killed
• Killed terrorists were involved in terrorist activities

RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Thursday killed 11 terrorists including a commander and two suicide bombers during a raid in Wana, South Waziristan District, Bol News reported.

The military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Wana, South Waziristan district and successfully foiled a high profile terrorist activity.

“During intense exchange of fire, 11 terrorists including terrorist commander Hafiz Ullah alias Tor Hafiz and two suicide bombers were killed. A huge quantity of weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists,” the ISPR said.

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and target killing of police in South Waziristan district.

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