At least six terrorists were killed during a search operation in the Michini area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, said the spokesperson for the Frontier Corps.

“FC personnel carried out a search operation in the Mosal Kor area of Michini,” said the paramilitary force spokesperson.

The spokesperson claimed that terrorists opened fire on security forces and during an exchange of fire six terrorists were killed.

The paramilitary force also said a large cache of arms and explosive were recovered.

Earlier today, the Inter-Services Public Relations said that two personnel of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) laid down their lives as militants from across the Pakistan-Afghan border attempted to attack a checkpost in Khyber Agency.