Pakistan executes 4 TTP terrorists for attacking armed forces personnel

They were also involved in killing civilians and destruction of communication infrastructure

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Last Updated : May 18 2017 | 4:41 PM IST

Pakistan has executed four terrorists convicted by military courts at an unspecified jail in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan armys media wing said on Thursday.

The executed terrorists were involved in killing innocent civilians, destruction of communication infrastructure and educational institutes.

They had also attacked armed forces personnel and law enforcement agencies, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The terrorists were members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

On Wednesday too, four TTP terrorists convicted by military courts were hanged in a jail in KP.

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First Published: May 18 2017 | 4:41 PM IST

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