One terrorist was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces during an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the intense fire exchange took place between the army troops and terrorists during the conduct of the operation. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist.

The killed terrorist remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and the killing of innocent citizens.

The locals appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to the security forces in eliminating the menace of terrorism from the area.