Security forces killed at least 19 terrorists belonging to the Fitna Al-Khwarij, a name used to refer to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, in three different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.

According to ISPR, the operations were conducted in Mohmand, North Waziristan and Bannu.

“On reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Guluno, Mohmand District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell,” ISPR said.

“Another intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District and in ensuing fire exchange, four more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces,” ISPR added.

“In another encounter that took place in Bannu District, one more Khwarij was neutralized by the security forces.”

ISPR also added that weapons and ammunition were confiscated from the slain terrorists.