Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- Two terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district, police said. Police and Counter-Terrorism Department personnel jointly carried out the operation. The action followed information about suspected terrorists in a mountainous area.

District police spokesperson Qudratullah Khan said authorities received credible information about the presence of terrorists. The operation took place within the limits of Lakki City police station. Law enforcement personnel moved to the area after receiving the information.

Khan said officers surrounded the suspected hideout before an intense exchange of fire began. Two terrorists were killed during the gunfight, according to ...