Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework. Five militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij were reportedly killed during the operation.
According to the sources, militant hideouts were destroyed and a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the site.
In another operation in Naukcha area of Chagai district, Balochistan, security forces carried out an action under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Security sources said militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to flee after setting fire to an empty water bowser.
Security forces responded immediately and killed two militants, according to the sources. The two were allegedly involved in arson and other disruptive activities at different points along the N-40 highway.
Security sources further claimed that 11 militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in similar operations on August 31.
The security forces said operations would continue until terrorism is eliminated and lasting peace is established in the country.