TANK: Three terrorists belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bhittani Group were killed after a fierce encounter during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and District Police in Tank.
According to police officials, the operation was carried out within the jurisdiction of SMA Police Station in the Garah Faqira area on Jandola Road. After an intense exchange of fire, three terrorists were neutralized.
Two of the killed terrorists have been identified as Osama son of Sultan, resident of Faqeer Killay, Jandola, and Sulaiman son of Wali Muhammad, resident of Faqeer Killay, Jandola. The identity of the third terrorist is being ascertained. According to initial investigation, the killed terrorists were involved in multiple high-profile IED attacks in the region.
They had planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Mera Alam Pump, the blast of which martyred two policemen and one civilian and left seven personnel injured. The group had also planted IEDs on the main roadside of Wana Bazaar and on the roof of the office of Peace Committee Chief Bilal. Police also revealed the family terror links of the slain terrorist Osama.
Osama was the brother of terrorist Shoaib, who was killed in 2025 while attacking Bannu Cantt. Another relative, terrorist Musa, who was killed in retaliatory firing after attacking Wana Bazaar Police, was the paternal cousin of Osama. During the search operation, security forces recovered 3 Kalashnikovs, 11 magazines with ammunition, and 1 mobile phone from their possession.
Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed and Additional IGP CTD appreciated the professionalism, courage, and bravery of the personnel who participated in the successful operation. They reiterated their resolve that operations by CTD and Police will continue uninterrupted to eliminate terrorism from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ensure the protection of life and property of the public.
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