Two Khawarij including a high value target kharji Hafeezullah alias Kochwan were killed by security forces during an intelligence based operation by security forces in Timergara area of Lower Dir.

Kharji Hafeezullah alias Kochwan was involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as the innocent civilians. He was highly wanted by the Law Enforcement Agencies and government had fixed head money of ten million rupees on him.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji in the area.

The ISPR in its statement reaffirmed determination of security forces to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.