Rawalpindi: Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Mardan District, on reported presence of terrorists.During the conduct of operation, after intense fire exchange, two terrorists were killed. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area. Local populace appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to security forces in eliminating the menace of terrorism.