Rawalpindi, Nov 13 Twelve Pakistani soldiers and six terrorists were killed in South Waziristan during the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat.

According to ISPR, security forces successfully secured important feature point 5376, three kms north of Ahmed Wam on Jandola - Sararogha Axis.

Exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists at Ahmed Wam, resultantly two soldiers embraced Shahadat and two were injured, while 6 terrorists were killed.

Clearance operation at Khawasai is underway.

Security forces conducted search operation in area around Torwam on Shakai - Kaniguram Axis, cleared compounds, and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.

Ten wounded soldiers due to engagement with terrorists of Langar Khel yesterday succumbed to injuries, The News reported.

Security forces have fully secured the area from Makeen to Marobi Raghzai and roadblock has been established at Shah Wali Algad on Razmak- Makeen Axis. (ANI)