Two terrorists were shot dead during an intelligence-based operation in Hassan Khel area of Peshawar on Wednesday night, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to a statement issued by the ISPR in Rawalpindi on Friday, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Hassan Khel in Peshawar District on reported presence of terrorists on the night May 30 and 31 May, 2024.

During the conduct of the operation, Army troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location. As a result of which terrorist ringleader Ayaz also known as Muhammad and terrorist Ahmedey alias Koochi were sent to hell, while two other terrorists were injured.

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces and killing of innocent civilians, the ISPR statement said, adding weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the slain terrorists.

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

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor