Pakistan, July 27 -- The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an intelligence-based operation in Barikot, Swat, a CTD spokesperson confirmed on Saturday.

The slain militants were identified as Ajmal alias Waqas, Mutiullah alias Junaid, and Rahimullah. According to the CTD, the operation was launched after receiving credible intelligence regarding the presence of wanted terrorists in the area.

Ajmal was involved in nine terrorism cases and had been wanted for murder and extortion. A bounty of Rs2 million had been announced for his arrest.

Mutiullah was accused in two terrorism-related cases and was reportedly involved in the targeted killing of indi...