Pakistan, April 28 -- Security forces have killed 17 more militants in a sweeping operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation took place in the areas surrounding Hassan Khel, close to the border. The militants were reportedly carrying out attacks under the direction of their Indian masters, as per the ISPR statement.

The operation is part of a series of clearance efforts aimed at eliminating militants attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan. During the operation, the security forces seized weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the militants. This follows a similar operation the day before, where 54 militants were killed.

So far, security forces have...