Security Forces had killed three terrorists during an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Loesum, District Bajaur, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Wednesday.

During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, three terrorists were sent to hell.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in multiple terrorist activities against security forces as well as extortion and target killings of innocent citizens.

Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to security forces, determined to eliminate menace of terrorism from the area.