Security forces kill 10 more terrorists in Tirah, raising toll to 44

KHYBER AGENCY: At least 34 militants were killed in an early morning strikes launched by Pakistan Air Force in Tirah valley, Khyber Agency on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) branch of the Pakistan Army, strikes were launched against camps of proscribed Lashkar-e-Islam and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Eight hideouts were completely destroyed while multiple militants were also injured in the strikes.

Later, 10 more terrorist, all belonging to Lashkar-e-Islam, were killed in a ground offensive, security sources told Geo News.

The ground offensive and airstrikes are part of the ongoing operation ‘Khyber-2’ against militants hiding out in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.