According to the military’s media wing, security forces had launched the operation after receiving reports related to the presence of terrorists in the area, reports Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

One soldier was also killed during the attack.

During the operation, the security forces and the terrorist got involved in an “intense exchange of fire” that led to the killing of the miscreants, reports Geo News.

Four out of the five terrorists were identified as Habib Nawaz, Waheed Ullah, Abdur Rehman, and Muhammad Ullah. Meanwhile, the identification of the fifth terrorist is in progress, said the ISPR.

“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout of the killed terrorists which include submachine guns, hand grenades and a large number of multiple calibre rounds,” the statement said.

The slain terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against security forces, target killing, and kidnapping for ransom, it added.