Islamabad, Dec 1 (IBNS): Security forces killed a terrorist in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area of Pakistan, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Saturday.
The terrorist was identified as Hakim.
"Operation Radd-ul-fasaad. Security forces conducted an IBO in area Mochiwal, Daraban, DI Khan. A wanted terrorist Hakim was killed during operation," ISPR said in a statement.
He had taken six civilians as hostage.
They have been rescued.
"Killed terrorist Hakim had made 6 civilians hostage for ulterior motives," read the statement.
"He was armed with automatic weapons and grenades. All hostages have been rescued by security forces. 4 security forces personnel received injuries during the operation," the official statement said.
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