Security forces gunned down four hardcore terrorists during a heavy exchange of fire in Mossa Khel, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
According to the channel report, the firing incident took place in the Rarasham area of Musakhel district.
Well-placed sources in the security forces said that all four terrorists were affiliated with a banned organisation and were trying to plant a bomb on a highway.
Security forces recovered weapons and bombs from the custody of dead terrorists.
These terrorists were involved in attacking passenger buses in Rahrasham and Nausham check posts.
Two dead terrorists who were later identified as Nari Akbar and Saleem were involved in terrorist attacks on Bakht Rarahsham Road and Rarkan Road.
Reporter: Rehmat Naseeb