The first IBO was conducted in Inayat Kalli area of Bajaur district following a tip-off about the presence of Shafiullah, a militant commander, reports Dawn News.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched the operation on reports of the presence of of his associates were gunned down during the operation, the sources told Dawn News, adding that the militant commander carried a reward of Rs2 million on his head.

The slain commander was wanted in several target killings, suicide attacks and bomb explosions.

According to the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR), an intense exchange of fire took place between the security forces and militants in Mamond area of the district.

“Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the dead militants. The militants were involved in activities against security forces as well as in killing of innocent citizens,” the statement read.