"During exchange of fire, 8 terrorists including 3 terrorist commanders Abdul Aneer alias Adil (TTP Toofan group), Junaid alias Jamid (TTP Tariq group) and Khaliq Shadeen alias Rehan (TTP Sadiq Noor group) were killed," the Pakistan Army said in a statement.

"These terrorist remained involved in terrorist activities against Security Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and locals of the area since 2009 including IED attacks, firing, target killing, kidnapping for ransom and extortion," read the statement.

"These terrorists were also involved in recruiting terrorists in the area. Security Forces recovered huge cache of arms from hideouts," the statement said.