27 militants gunned down in targeted operations in northwest Pakistan

Pakistan security forces have killed 27 militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij during a series of intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the military's media wing said on Sunday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces carried out operations against multiple militant hideouts in the Mir Ali and Miranshah areas of the district situated in northwest Pakistan.

The ISPR said 27 militants were killed following an intense gunfight with security personnel.

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Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, who were involved in numerous terrorist activities and targeted killings of innocent civilians, the statement said.

The military stated the operation also avenged the targeted killing of prominent local figure Shaheed Malik Saifullah Dawar in Miranshah, as those responsible for the heinous crime had been brought to justice.

The ISPR said clearance operations are underway to eliminate any remaining militants hiding in the area.

Security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue operations under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign, reaffirming the state's resolve to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan, the statement added.