Eight Khwarij were killed during intense exchange of fire between the security forces and Khwarij in Razmak area of North Waziristan District.

According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the security forces conducted an intelligencebased operation in Razmak area of North Waziristan District last night on reported presence of Khwarij.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji, found in the area. The security forces are determined to wipeout the menace of terrorism from the country, the ISPR said.