Two terrorists were killed while four police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), were martyred during a search and strike operation in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported.
Two terrorists killed in KarakAccording to a statement issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the operation was launched at noon on Thursday following a terrorist road blockade on Charpira Road, within the limits of Khurram police station, the previous night.
The operation was aimed at targeting terrorists and tracking their presence and movement in the area.
Police said the operation was led by the DSP Banda and a CTD DSP, with personnel from the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU), drone team, Rescue 15 and the Rapid Response Force (RRF) also taking part.
During the operation, police raided the house of terrorist commander Qaiser Iqbal in Charpira, triggering an exchange of fire between police and terrorists.
Two terrorists were killed in the exchange, while four police personnel embraced martyrdom. They were identified as CTD DSP Imranuddin Khan, Sub-Inspector Afzal Awan, CTD DSP’s gunman Kazim and Bomb Disposal Unit official Amjad.
Afzal Awan was serving as the station house officer (SHO) of Lattamber police station, according to the police statement.
Police said the operation was still underway, with the SP Operations, all station house officers in the district and other relevant police officials taking part.
The police said action against terrorists was continuing in the area.
The statement paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives in the operation, saying their sacrifices reflected the force’s commitment to fighting terrorism and maintaining law and order.