Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CTD Kills Six Suspected Terrorists in Two Operations
Six suspected terrorists were killed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in two separate intelligence-based operations. Three suspects were killed in Kohat following an alleged ambush on Shakardara Road, where CTD personnel recovered weapons including Kalashnikovs and ammunition. Another three suspects were killed in Shabqadar, Charsadda, during an ambush by Mardan CTD, with officials recovering Kalashnikovs and hand grenades. Two of the slain individuals were identified as Hayat Khan alias Hayatullah and Asim, who were reportedly wanted in multiple terrorism and targeted killing cases.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) announced that it killed six suspected terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations. According to press releases issued by the CTD late Tuesday night, the individuals were affiliated with "Fitna al-Khawarij," a term used by the state for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
The first operation took place after the Kohat CTD received information regarding a plot to establish a checkpoint on Shakardara Road to obstruct law enforcement movement. A Special Weapons and Tactics (Swat) team was dispatched to the location. An exchange of fire ensued when the CTD personnel reportedly came under indiscriminate fire, resulting in the deaths of three "Fitna al-Khawarij" terrorists. Authorities recovered three Kalashnikovs, nine magazines, and multiple rounds of ammunition from their possession, while other accomplices reportedly fled the scene.
A separate operation by the Mardan CTD was initiated following intelligence that a group of "Fitna al-Khawarij" terrorists was moving from Mohmand district to Charsadda to carry out terrorist activities. Teams were deployed to ambush the group at Shabqadar, Charsadda. An intense exchange of fire occurred after the terrorists allegedly opened fire on CTD personnel. Following the confrontation, three terrorists were found dead.
Among the slain individuals were Hayat Khan alias Hayatullah, Asim, and Aminullah alias Muawiya alias Qari. Preliminary investigations indicate that these terrorists were wanted in multiple terrorism and targeted killing cases. Hayat Khan was a proclaimed offender sought in connection with the targeted killing of religious scholar Maulana Izzatullah. Asim was allegedly involved in attacks targeting police personnel and religious leaders in Khyber district. Officials recovered three Kalashnikovs and hand grenades from the deceased, and a search operation is ongoing to apprehend any individuals who escaped.
According to Dawn Pakistan, these operations highlight ongoing efforts against militant groups in the region.
