A security source said the terrorists belonged to the Beit el-Maqdis militant group, state-run MENA news agency said.
Also 54 shelters and houses, 29 motorcycle and four vehicles used by terrorist in their attacks against army and police personnel were destroyed, the source said.
The militant attacks targeting police and military increased after the ouster of Islamist ex-president Mohamed Morsi last year. Many policemen and soldiers have been killed in the attacks.
On Tuesday, six policemen were killed and two others were severely injured in an explosion in Rafah, North Sinai, after unknown militants targeted a military vehicle with an explosive device.
The vehicle was on a mission to detect landmines. The intensity of the anti-tank mine made the vehicle spin three times in the air before it landed, killing the six policemen on board.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
