Islamabad: Security forces have killed eight Khwarij terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Security forces have conducted two successful operations targeting Khwarij terrorists, resulting in the elimination of eight militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Radio Pakistan, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Baka Khel area of Bannu District to target the reported presence of Khwarij. During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists' location, resulting in the deaths of five militants and injuries to nine others. However, during the operation, Sepoy Iftikhar Hussain, who fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. In another operation conducted in the Shagai area of Khyber district, three Khwarij were sent to hell, while two were apprehended by the security forces. During an intense fire exchange, Captain Muhammad Zohaib Ud Din, who was leading his troops from the front, fought bravely, paid the ultimate sacrifice, and embrac ed martyrdom. These Khwarij were involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as innocent civilians. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Khwarij found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.