At least 35 terrorists were killed in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Inter-Services Public Relations said on Saturday. The operations also resulted in the martyrdom of 12 soldiers.

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

“In another encounter that took place in South Waziristan District, thirteen more Khwarij were neutralized by the security forces. However, during intense fire exchange, twelve brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” ISPR added.

ISPR added that a large cache of weapons and explosives was also recovered from the slain terrorists.

“Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve,” ISPR added.