Security forces killed nine terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ISPR said on Monday.

The military media wing said the troops killed seven terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Tira area of the Khyber district. A huge cache of explosive materials, arms and ammunition was also recovered, the ISRP said.

It added two terrorists were killed in another such an operation in Lakki Marwat area of the province.

The hunt for terrorists is on as the forces are determined to uproot terrorism.