BANNU: Two terrorists were killed during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Bannu, security forces and local police in the Karam Garhi Mamand Khel area, within the jurisdiction of Bannu Cantt Police Station.
According to security sources, the operation took place at around 8:30 pm, during which an exchange of fire resulted in the deaths of two terrorists.
One of the slain terrorists was identified as Mohib Khan, alias Sameen, son of Sher Abdullah, a resident of Grera Imam Shah in Bannu. He was identified as a local commander of Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP) and the nephew of the group’s terrorist commander Zar Gul, alias Uncle.
Sources said Mohib Khan was wanted in connection with 22 cases registered with CTD Bannu. He was allegedly involved in targeted killings, improvised explosive device (IED) attacks on police and security forces, kidnappings, damage to public and private property, and illegal road blockades.
The identity of the second terrorist killed during the operation is being established.
