Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- Security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, security sources said on Tuesday. Two other militants were also wounded during the operation, according to the sources.

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The operation targeted suspected hideouts of Fitna al-Khawarij in North Waziristan and surrounding areas. Security personnel had reportedly been monitoring militant movements before launching the operation. The sources said the forces then targeted the militants' positions in a targeted action.

According to security sources, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to counter militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The authorities have contin...