Two terrorists belonging to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were gunned down in a joint operation of the security forces in Malakand, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The operation was carried out by a joint team of the police and security forces in which three of the security personnel were also injured.

According to a statement issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department on Sunday, a large cache of weapons and cartridges were also seized from the hideout of the dead terrorists.

The CTD said the dead terrorists were in contact with their operatives in Afghanistan.

Reporter Amir Shahzad