PESHAWAR: At least six militants described by security officials as members of Fitna al-Khawarij were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation near Mattani in Peshawar on Monday, including a key commander, according to details provided by security sources.
Security forces, Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and police jointly carried out the operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of the militants in the area.
The operation resulted in the deaths of six militants, including a key commander. However, the identity of the commander and further details about the operation were not immediately available.
The joint action highlighted coordination among the Pakistan Army, FC and police in counterterrorism efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Further details about weapons recovered, the identities of those killed and any subsequent security measures were not provided in the initial information.
