A top terrorist was killed in an operation of the security forces in Mirali area of North Waziristan District, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday, quoting sources.

A key commander of the Aleem Khan Khushhali militant group, Syed Rahim alias Abid Aleem Khan, was involved in a number of attacks on the security forces.

According to the sources, Abid Aleem Khan was the mastermind of the recent attack on an FC convoy in North Waziristan District.

After receiving intelligence about the terrorist hiding in the area, security forces raided the hideout and the militant commander killed in the exchange of fire.