DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two terrorists were killed on Monday during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the security forces in the Garah Madah area of Daraban tehsil here.

According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the army’s media wing, security forces launched the operation after receiving intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area.

The ISPR said the security forces effectively engaged the terrorists during the operation, killing two of them.

A search and clearance operation was launched to eliminate any remaining terrorists, the statement said.

The military reiterated its commitment to continuing counterterrorism operations against terror groups and eliminating threats to peace and security in the region.

Published in Dawn, June 9th, 2026