SHANGLA: At least three police personnel of the elite force were martyred and two terrorists eliminated in an operation against terrorists in Kablgram area of the tehsil Martung of Shangla.
Police sources said that an intense exchange of fire erupted between police and militants in the Kabulgram area of Shangla on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of three policemen and the killing of two terrorists.
According to police sources, the clash began when armed militants opened fire on a police party during an operation in the area. The police retaliated promptly, leading to a fierce gun battle that continued for a considerable time.
Officials confirmed that three policemen embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, while two terrorists were killed in the retaliatory fire by the police. The exchange of fire reportedly continued in parts of the area as security forces cordoned off the surroundings to eliminate any remaining threats.
Additional contingents have been dispatched to the site, and a search operation is underway to ensure the area is cleared of militants. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
