Security forces have killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan and destroyed several hideouts.

According to security sources, the operation was conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision following reports of terrorist presence in the area. Seven members of Fitna al-Khawarij were killed during the operation.

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Sources said a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from the slain terrorists.

It is worth mentioning that security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during another intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan a day earlier.