Pak security forces kill wanted terrorist, rescue 6 hostages

Pakistani security forces on Saturday gunned down a "wanted terrorist" and rescued six hostages in northwest Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, army officials said.

Four army personnel were injured during the anti-terror operation conducted at Daraban area in Dera Ismail Khan district, they said.

The "wanted" terrorist has been identified as Hakim, an army statement said.

"He had made six civilians hostage for ulterior motives," it said, adding that the terrorist was armed with automatic weapons and grenades.

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