Six TTP Terrorists Killed in CTD Operation

PESHAWAR: Six hardened terrorists were killed during a joint operation conducted by local police and the Counter-Terrorism Department in the Kohat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the District Police Officer of Kohat, the militants belonged to the banned Fitna-al-Khawarij group. They were neutralised during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department in Lakki Marwat on Saturday.

Following the encounter, police teams sealed the surrounding area and launched a search operation to locate and arrest any accomplices linked to the militants.

Earlier the same day, CTD officials had targeted terrorists associated with Fitna-al-Khawarij — a term used by the state for members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These militants were reportedly involved in the martyrdom of seven police officers.

CTD Operation Kills Six Militants In Lakki Marwat

During the operation, authorities recovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, including hand grenades and other arms.

The incident comes after at least seven police personnel, including the Station House Officer of Shadi Khel police station, were killed when an improvised explosive device exploded near a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department for successfully foiling terrorist plans in Kalachi and Kohat.

He commended the bravery and professionalism displayed by the law enforcement teams during the operations that led to the elimination of six terrorists.

The minister said the nation stands firmly with the security forces in the fight against terrorism and emphasized that Pakistan remains united against Khawarji terrorists. He also noted that the country takes pride in the courage and commitment shown by its security forces.