Pakistan, July 26 -- In a coordinated operation on Saturday, Swat police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully killed three key operatives of Fitna al-Khawarij, a group identified as an Indian proxy. One of the terrorists was a high-value target with a bounty of Rs2 million. Authorities said this operation dealt a serious blow to the terror network operating in the region.

The slain terrorists included Ajmal alias Waqas, who was accused of murdering members of a Village Defence Council and was on the most-wanted list. The other two killed were Matiullah, also known by the names Ishaq and Junaid, and Rahimullah Rehmani, known as Rohullah. These individuals were involved in violent attacks against security forces and poli...