Troops kill 5 terrorists in operation: ISPR

Security forces have killed five more militants in last 24 hours of Malakand operation while corpses of 10 militants have been recovered from a cave, report said. Security forces conducted rescue operation near Dardial and successfully rescued Dr Shamsher Khan, brother of MPA M Ali, who was abducted for ransom by terrorists two months back. A number of weapons alongwith ammunition were also seized from the militants hideout, an ISPR news release said here Tuesday. During search operation at Damgarh and Mamderai, the security forces spotted five terrorists clad in burqa, bidding to escape from the area. They were apprehended along with SMGs, while five other terrorists were killed. During exchange of fire with terrorists, three soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer embraced Shahadat.

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