Security forces successfully eliminated 12 militants during an intelligence-based operation in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan District on Wednesday night. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lance Naik Muhammad Ibrahim, a 34-year-old from District Hangu, fought bravely and embraced martyrdom during the operation. A substantial cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain militants, who were involved in attacks on security personnel and the targeted killing of innocent civilians. A clearance operation has been launched to eliminate any remaining threats in the area.