Five Khwarij were killed and one other apprehended in an intelligence based operation in the Tirah area of Khyber district today.

According to ISPR, Khwarij ringleader Abidullah alias Turab was among the killed terrorists.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for conducting successful operation against Khwarij in Tirah area of Khyber district.

In their separate messages, they appreciated the bravery of security forces for killing five Khwarij, including their ringleader, and arresting one Kharji.

President Asif Ali Zardari vowed that operations against the Fitna-al-Khwarij will continue till the complete elimination of terrorism from the country.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation stands united with the security forces against terrorism.

He expressed the resolve to completely wipe out all forms and manifestations of terrorism from the country.